Difference between 吾　and 私
Hi.

What's the difference between 吾 and 私 - they both seem to mean I or me, but they are spelt differently and have difference kanji symbols.

Thanks.

Question

Difference between 吾　and 私
Hi.

What's the difference between 吾 and 私 - they both seem to mean I or me, but they are spelt differently and have difference kanji symbols.

Thanks.

Answer

Very high level question! I had to use dictionary! 吾 means I or me. However, it is rather old literary word. I think, 吾　is used in eg) bible or old camous literary works. It is like "Thee" which I saw in English bible in weddings...it means "you", though. hope it helps =)

Answer

吾 and 私 are the same certainly meanings. 
but　吾 is not a kanji of using regularly. 私 and 僕 are usually used.

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