Personally, I'd just go with 私 (watashi) because あたし (atashi) sounds like it's a bit too girly or cute (nothing wrong with that, I might use it with close friends). Haha, I might say 俺 (ore) on the Internet to sound male just for fun! =)
Rasmus
9 years ago
Thanks for this lesson. It's very helpful 🙂
Personally I feel like using Watashi when I speak to people on the job and meetings. I'd probably use Boku to closer friends or in less formal situations like a walk on the street.
Laura
9 years ago
I appreciate the explanation – as I am female, I would use watashi, and I am glad I do not yet need to remember all the other ones! I would be curious about if there were any English counterparts to how they would sound.
Daniel
9 years ago
I would prefer watashi for strangers and boku for friends I think
Chelsea
9 years ago
Are you ever going to do a lesson on the other ways to say hi?
Ellis
9 years ago
My text is in keigo so, I'm used to わたし but I didn't know it was only for formal.
Since I'm a man I will use わたし for formal and ぼく for informal.
Sorry about my characters but I dont know kanji yet and english is not my native language.
わたし は がばります！！
oum
9 years ago
this is a concept i was somewhat familiar with, but i am glad for the clarification in this video. i would like to think i would use "ore" in informal situations, but in more of a humorous wau, as i don't want to be seen as arrogant or boastful. i guess it would depend on who i am talking to…i would of course use "watashi" in all formal settings
Ira
9 years ago
How would someone non-binary/x-gender tend to use 私? Is there anything that's less formal? As you said in your video, if someone were to use 私 in casual speech, then they would be presumed female, is there a way to avoid this?
Hi Yuta! Thanks for the video. Very informative! I would probably use boku also.
Jennifer
9 years ago
Hi! Thanks for the video! Personally for me, since I'm a female, I'd use 私 most of the time (formal/informal) and use あたし for close friends. Though I feel like using わし when I'm very old (I kind of like the sound of the word).
I have a question regarding わし (washi) and 吾輩 (wagahai). I tend to hear these words when the older generations introducing/addressing themselves. Is both わし and 吾輩 acceptable for male/female to address themselves with?
heh ワシ generally does make you sound like an old man xD but Ryotsu's the coolest old man around and he uses it 😛
James
9 years ago
So, if I am a generally kind and easy going person, who is often not formal, I'm pretty sure that means I should use Boku. If formal, then Watashi. Will I ever need to use Ore?
You don't 'need' to use ore. I never use 'ore' for example.
Jennifer
9 years ago
I would use watashi in both cases.
Suzete
9 years ago
Hi! I'm pretty new to learning Japanese, but very excited. I would use watashi in all situations, because I am a female. Thank you so much for these videos!
Sondre
9 years ago
I am very gender neutral, so I would like to use both watashi and boku in both formal and informal situations.
Hi Yuta!
Thanks a lot for this video. In my case, I will use 'watashi' in both cases since I am a female.
I am looking forward for you next videos.
Matt
9 years ago
I would always use "私" within class or for most formal conversations. However, I have been looking at studying abroad in Japan. I will be in the Kansai Region where, from my understanding, they use "自分". As I do not formally use this, I was wondering if you had any input on the use of 自分 over 私. Is it a direct replacement for formal situations? Is it mainly used in casual speech? Or even possible to be used in both?
Alexandre
9 years ago
well i am quite shocked you're an outstanding teacher you made it really simple for anyone to understand clearly ,while being professional. For that ill give it my best !
Upe Otaru
9 years ago
Watashi
Alexandria G.
9 years ago
I would use "watashi" for formal and "atashi" for informal. I like that you mentioned that your personality also effects what you use. It made it easier for me to consider since now I know it's not just formal or informal. Thinking in terms of formal and informal for everything can become stressful. Also, I now recognize the kanji for "watashi" so thank you Yuta-san and those who commented using it. 🙂
Personally, I'd just go with 私 (watashi) because あたし (atashi) sounds like it's a bit too girly or cute (nothing wrong with that, I might use it with close friends). Haha, I might say 俺 (ore) on the Internet to sound male just for fun! =)
Thanks for this lesson. It's very helpful 🙂
Personally I feel like using Watashi when I speak to people on the job and meetings. I'd probably use Boku to closer friends or in less formal situations like a walk on the street.
I appreciate the explanation – as I am female, I would use watashi, and I am glad I do not yet need to remember all the other ones! I would be curious about if there were any English counterparts to how they would sound.
I would prefer watashi for strangers and boku for friends I think
Are you ever going to do a lesson on the other ways to say hi?
My text is in keigo so, I'm used to わたし but I didn't know it was only for formal.
Since I'm a man I will use わたし for formal and ぼく for informal.
Sorry about my characters but I dont know kanji yet and english is not my native language.
わたし は がばります！！
this is a concept i was somewhat familiar with, but i am glad for the clarification in this video. i would like to think i would use "ore" in informal situations, but in more of a humorous wau, as i don't want to be seen as arrogant or boastful. i guess it would depend on who i am talking to…i would of course use "watashi" in all formal settings
How would someone non-binary/x-gender tend to use 私? Is there anything that's less formal? As you said in your video, if someone were to use 私 in casual speech, then they would be presumed female, is there a way to avoid this?
Maybe go see a psychologist.
I would use "私/watashi" or "僕/boku"
Hi Yuta! Thanks for the video. Very informative! I would probably use boku also.
Hi! Thanks for the video! Personally for me, since I'm a female, I'd use 私 most of the time (formal/informal) and use あたし for close friends. Though I feel like using わし when I'm very old (I kind of like the sound of the word).
I have a question regarding わし (washi) and 吾輩 (wagahai). I tend to hear these words when the older generations introducing/addressing themselves. Is both わし and 吾輩 acceptable for male/female to address themselves with?
heh ワシ generally does make you sound like an old man xD but Ryotsu's the coolest old man around and he uses it 😛
So, if I am a generally kind and easy going person, who is often not formal, I'm pretty sure that means I should use Boku. If formal, then Watashi. Will I ever need to use Ore?
You don't 'need' to use ore. I never use 'ore' for example.
I would use watashi in both cases.
Hi! I'm pretty new to learning Japanese, but very excited. I would use watashi in all situations, because I am a female. Thank you so much for these videos!
I am very gender neutral, so I would like to use both watashi and boku in both formal and informal situations.
I would us watashi in both situations.
Hi Yuta!
Thanks a lot for this video. In my case, I will use 'watashi' in both cases since I am a female.
I am looking forward for you next videos.
I would always use "私" within class or for most formal conversations. However, I have been looking at studying abroad in Japan. I will be in the Kansai Region where, from my understanding, they use "自分". As I do not formally use this, I was wondering if you had any input on the use of 自分 over 私. Is it a direct replacement for formal situations? Is it mainly used in casual speech? Or even possible to be used in both?
well i am quite shocked you're an outstanding teacher you made it really simple for anyone to understand clearly ,while being professional. For that ill give it my best !
Watashi
I would use "watashi" for formal and "atashi" for informal. I like that you mentioned that your personality also effects what you use. It made it easier for me to consider since now I know it's not just formal or informal. Thinking in terms of formal and informal for everything can become stressful. Also, I now recognize the kanji for "watashi" so thank you Yuta-san and those who commented using it. 🙂