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전문 강사What is different between 私and僕 (boku).
Hello,
I am a Japanese learner
I have a question. What is different between 私and僕 (boku).
I think these words mean 'I' but Its usage is different.
Thank you for your answer in advance.
2018년 7월 1일 오전 12:47
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Watashi is used by females (any age), and males in professional setting (therefore adults).
Boku is used by male. Ore(俺/おれ)is another way guys call themselves but used in casual scenes.
2018년 7월 1일
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私is a gender-neutral pronoun. It can be used by anyone, whatever the age. Luckily, it's a polite-form of the I-pronoun.
僕, however, is a male-only pronoun. You mostly use it among friends, but can also use with seniors who are closer to you. It's bit more rude than 私, but still considered a quite polite pronoun.
There are many other forms of I-pronouns too, but most are outright rude, or strictly restricted to professions.
2018년 7월 1일
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중국어(북경어), 중국어(광동어), 영어, 일본어, 한국어, 스페인어
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