Nuances of Japanese First-Person Pronouns

Japanese has many first-person pronouns, and each of them has its unique nuance and feeling. Japanese people use different pronouns based on their personality, characters, gender or relation to the person they are talking to. But many foreign learners of Japanese just stick to the most simple わたし pronoun. But you don’t have to! Maybe there are other pronouns that suit your personality better than わたし. In this video, you can learn about the most common first-person pronouns in Japanese, and pick the one you like. It will also help you to understand what other people (or fictional characters) are trying to convey with their choice of a pronoun. 00:00 Intro 01:05 Watashi 02:23 Watakushi 03:15 Atashi 04:15 Atai 04:56 Boku 08:18 Ore 09:14 Ora 10:05 Washi 10:35 Ware 11:16 Intermission 11:40 Own name 12:43 Own name chan