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私
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Slightly formal or feminine
I; me
Examples
騒がしいホームで誰かが私の名前を呼んでいるのが聞こえた。
I could hear someone calling my name on the noisy platform.
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あたくし is more polite
I; me
Examples
この人、あたしをどなりつけるんですよ!
This man's shouting at me!
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Pronoun; Usu. more formal than わたし
I; me
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Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Common noun
personal (affairs, etc.); private
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Common noun
selfishness; partiality
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Common noun
secrecy; confidentiality
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Dated term; Kansai-ben
I; me
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Archaic; Used to address someone of equal or lower status
you
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Used by elderly
I; me
Examples
儂の目もガタがきたかの。
Have my eyes also started to fail?
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we; us
Examples
3月の終わりに私たちは結婚するつもりです。
At the end of March we'll marry.
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Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
ordinary clothes (i.e. non-uniform); plain clothes; civilian clothes; casual wear; mufti
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Abbreviation
plainclothes police officer
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Humble
we; us
Examples
私どもには娘が2人います。
We have two daughters.
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I; me; my store (business, etc.)
Examples
7月22日付けのお手紙につきまして私共の最新の目録を同封します。
With regard to your letter of July 22nd, I enclose our most recent catalogue.
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private; personal
Examples
クリスはお気に入りの女の子、ケイトがベスと私的な会話をしているのを見かけました。
Chris saw his favorite girl, Kate, having a private conversation with Beth.
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わたくしりつ spoken to avoid confusion with 市立
private (establishment)
Examples
私立の学校はどういう感じですか。
How is it in a private school?
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(in) my own way
Examples
その問題については、私なりの意見があります。
I have my own thoughts on that subject.
