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What is the difference between ore and boku and watashi (for saying "I" or "me") ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between ore and boku and watashi (for saying "I" or "me") ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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ore : informal, used by males
boku : informal, used by boys
watashi : formal/informal, used by everyone
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So basically I can use ore or boku with friends and use watashi for a more formal conversation like with a boss or elderly
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