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僕

boku
pronoun★Intermediate
informal

I, me (informal, masculine)

僕は学生です。

I am a student.

💡

Often used by men in casual settings.

formal

a male speaker (used to refer to oneself in a humble or casual way)

僕が伺います。

I will visit (humbly).

Collocations

僕たちwe (informal)僕の友達my friend

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Related Phrases

僕にできることphrase
what I can do

💡Pro Tip

Usage tip

When in doubt, use '私' (watashi) for a safer, more polite option.

📖Word Origin

From old Japanese, originally meaning 'servant' or 'slave'.

📝Usage Notes

Generally used by males in informal settings. Can come across as rude or overly casual in formal situations or when speaking to someone of higher status.

和英辞典

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