Japanese

ぼく
Meaning: I; me (male, informal or polite)
Part of Speech: Pronoun, Noun

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Handwriting

僕

Example sentences

I plan to go to the sea with my friends this weekend.
これは僕の宝物なんだ。
This is my treasure.
これくらいの問題なら、僕にはわけないよ。
If it's a problem of this level, it's easy for me.
夕食のメニューなんて、僕にはどうでもいいことだ。
As for the dinner menu, it doesn't matter to me at all.
その荷物、僕が持ったげるよ。
I'll carry that luggage for you.
それはないよ。僕はその時家にいたから。
That's not true. I was at home at that time.
彼女は僕の肩を叩き、そっと耳打ちした。
She tapped my shoulder and whispered softly in my ear.
忙しいところ悪いんだけど、僕に何か用かな?
I'm sorry to bother you while you're busy, but did you need something from me?
今日は父のかわりに、僕が買い物に行きます。
I will go shopping in place of my father today.
彼女は僕の誘いに対して素っ気ない態度をとった。
She took a cold attitude toward my invitation.

Usage Notes

Mainly used by males. It is softer and more polite than '俺' (ore) but less formal than '私' (watakushi).

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