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わたし
JLPT:N5
Frequency:
1

The first-person pronoun 'I' or 'me'. Slightly formal and often used by women; in general contexts it's a common polite way to refer to oneself.

Pronoun

Examples

私は大学で経済学を勉強しています。

I am studying economics at university.

すみません、私はその本を借りた覚えがありません。

Excuse me, I don't recall borrowing that book.

私の趣味は写真を撮ることです。

My hobby is taking photographs.

面接では『私は〜』という表現で自分の強みを話してください。

In the interview, talk about your strengths starting with 'I' (watashi wa...).