What does the JLPT N5 word "私" mean?

The N5 word "私" (わたし (watashi)) means "I, me". It is an essential vocabulary item for the JLPT exam.

Can you give an example sentence for "私"?

Yes, a common example is: "私は学生です。" which translates to "I am a student.".

わたし (watashi)

私

💡 Nuance & Usage: Standard, polite way to refer to oneself. Used by both men and women. (自分を指す一般的な丁寧な言葉。男女共に使われます。)

私は学生です。

I am a student.

Test your understanding of "私"!

_______は日本語を勉強しています。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

日本語: 自分について話すときに「私」を使います。
English: Use '私' (watashi) when talking about yourself.

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