Japanese

おれ
Meaning: I; me (informal masculine)
Part of Speech: Pronoun

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Handwriting

俺

Example sentences

I'll do it.
こいつは俺の親友だ。
This guy is my best friend.
そいつは俺の財布を盗んで逃げた。
That guy stole my wallet and ran away.
今日、俺んちに来る?
Are you coming to my house today?
この野郎、よくも俺を裏切ったな!
You bastard, how dare you betray me!
コイツは俺の親友だ。
This guy is my best friend.

Usage Notes

A masculine first-person pronoun. Informal and can sound rough or assertive. Used with peers or subordinates.

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