What to call yourself in Japanese (I and Me)

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It makes sense to transfer his videos from his other channel, since it's getting less views.

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Can you do "How to introduce yourself in japanese?"

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Joe Inoue Official Channel how do say how are you in Japanese?

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[@yuuzawaoku8233]

easy peasy あなたの名前 和なんですか？ 私の名前わゆうざわおくです。 元気ですか

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[@prime.eaftos]

I feel like I watched this before. Is this a reupload?

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yup, it was uploaded on his "The Best Japanese Lesson In The Galaxy" channel

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[@animehunter3590]

Joe please can you do videos about wa,ka,ga,no,etc and dues.

[@chisaiskye6946]

Thanks so much for this! Please teach us more?

[@ab-op5bg]

You deserve more views bae

[@AnimeFanRARR]

Dear sensei Joe, boku no pico

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Notification squad 💦 I could've sworn I watched this already 👀

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Joe please make a video about learning Kanji :D

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SENSEIIIIIIIIIII, please do a video about は, が, and を,pleaseee

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[@william97able2]

hey Joe-sensei, is it weird for people to add "watashi" to all the sentences, or should we just disregard it... for example, watashi wa William desu. vs William desu. Watashi no uchi wa KL desu. vs Uchi wa KL desu. Watashi wa gohan o tabemasu vs just simply Gohan o tabemasu. Same question regarding You/Anata.

[@RanmaruRei]

Just omit it in some sentences. That's all. I recommend to omit 'anata' as much as possible.

[@Sency93]

Sensei, what about 'atashi' for girls?

[@JoeInoueOfficial]

It is actually "watashi", but some people pronounce it "atashi" by getting rid of that w. It's like saying "Imma" for "I'm gonna"

[@naomibts8178]

2:52 had me dead 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@victori5581]

Sensei Joe, a vid on particles, please! I beg you

[@WitteDelia]

24th!!! I feel like a winner. Also, I use あたし in informal situations

[@nightwingliselenchan9010]

ur awesome 👍👍👍

[@muse9423]

You're hilarious 😂

[@matthias8122]

Can you do an extended explanation of pronouns for girls/women? Like more detail about うち, and explanations of the implications of あたし and 僕.

[@natsunoneko]

sense---, how about あたし, what kind of nuance is there to it? like is it used between close friends, to sound cute or what?

[@jabyc3646]

nice song

[@jakyreimer]

what about atashi for girls?

[@yasminm.3864]

Hello, Sensei Joe I am new to your channel and I must say that I really enjoy the videos I have seen by you so far, currently I am in the search for an app that will help me learn Japanese, I have-so far- found no luck in finding an app to my liking. I was wondering if you had any suggestions on a good learning app for me. Thank you, I look forward to your response, have a wonderful day.

[@alter946]

This is very helpful. I never understood the nuance differences between "boku" and "ore" before, and the way you used an example to explain "ore" made it easier to comprehend. I'm curious about honorifics. I know the general differences between suffixes like "sama, san, chan, and kun" from the glossaries that you find at the back of every translated manga. What I'm wondering is how the prefix "o" might change a form of address, like "nii-san" versus "onii-san." I'm assuming that "onii-san" shows even more respect than "nii-san," but are there even more nuances, does it imply something about the relationship between two people. And what would the difference between "nii-sama" and "onii-san" be? Would one be more respectful than the other or do they level out to about the same meaning? And where would "onii-chan" fit into that spectrum?

[@1001011011010]

GureiOokami Chan is more informal San is fine and Sama is really respectful o is called the honorific o, it's also sometimes pronounced other than o like go 御 is the Kanji

[@alter946]

So what does the honorific o/go really add to a form of address? What's the difference between "tou-san" and "otou-san?" Does the "o" make something more formal? Does it imply more respect? Does it say something about the closeness and relationship between two people? Maybe it doesn't really do anything at all? There are so many subtleties in the Japanese language and I'm interested in the minuet nuances.

[@1001011011010]

GureiOokami It's giving more respect usually. In terms of relatives, it's easy to get to a point where you don't normally think about it and are just kinda used to calling your brother or sister a certain way. It's generally more respectful.

[@alter946]

Oh, okay. Then what about "otou-san" versus "tou-sama?" (The first with the honorific "o" and the second without.) In this case would one be more respectful than the other? Or maybe they're respectful in different ways?

[@1001011011010]

GureiOokami I would say in different ways. the tousama would be more "respectful" though this stuff is hard to explain. Like if your family is important or something you could say all otousama. But even just a little seriously you could say "Otousan". But this isn't easy to understand I guess.

[@gabrieldeofritz8946]

arigato sensei joe, watashi wa no namae gabriel desu... did I say it right?

[@chrisspace1999]

Gabriel Deo Fritz "watashi no namae wa gabriel desu"

[@gabrieldeofritz8946]

Christopher Mena damn it, I was going to add the wa after " namae" but I figured it would he to much thus making it incorrect, close enough

[@swiftis3034]

You're getting there.

[@Dracula737]

basically you're saying i am my name gabriel. wa usually used like is, am, are particle. #cmiiw

[@gabrieldeofritz8946]

Mahesa Lingga I know but, " watashi wa no namae wa Gabriel desu" is how you say it

[@kuyamando835]

i remember him as a harmless filthy frank lol

[@agara220392]

so sensei, what is the equal of ore for girl?

[@Shaunadrian]

good teacher

[@hsappnah2]

can you please upload more on japanese lessons?

[@sunitanishtala6664]

Sensei-Joe Inoue, Please do a video on the usage of Japanese honorifics. And if you have made a video,please give me the link iny reply. Sincerely, A viewer.

[@SaveMeMoon]

So Joe-sensei! I listen to a lot of J-pop, and in more and more songs I hear girl's referring to themselves with "boku" in the lyrics. Is that something that's hinting at girls starting to use boku as well, or is that just for songs???

[@sunnyflower2807]

Joe Sensei, how to say goodbye and hello in Japanese?

[@nightwingliselenchan9010]

>~< I want more japanese leson can you make more?

[@noodlesmccheesecakes7733]

he makes a lot of them, don't worry

[@WhatdidIsayagain]

Sensei Joe, you scare me, homie

[@Rex-golf_player810]

先生ジョー, how would one use "waga na wa"?

[@fish4198]

I've heard some people say 僕 sounds a bit childish for an adult guy to use so I've been sticking with 私 mostly. I wish I could use 俺 for every situation , it's just so much easier to say, sentences kinda flow a bit better with it. Would it be weird using it with strangers in everyday conversation like talking to shop staff or something?

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smile, for this video had gained you a sub.

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sensei joe

[@kyl1466]

I cracked up at uchi cause the first thing that literally popped in my head was "why tf would I call myself a house"😂😂😂😂

[@ImSoBlack1609]

Joe-sensei, does a transition from "boku" to "ore" happen irl? Like when you start befriending a guy and use "boku" but after some time you get more comfortable with the guy and start using "ore" instead?

[@danielachavez1203]

Great! now I can introduce myself to my non-existant japanese friends.

[@zuki3264]

What about ware koso ga and ware no na wa?

[@MAS9v]

0:36 i can't stop laughing this guy is hilarious xD

[@nia232]

Watashi wa kanashidesu: Because I missed your Live Stream :(

[@hipgirl25]

could you explain ね and よ, いのえさん？please and thanks

[@torichow7542]

joe sensei what about あたし？？

[@diasdewantara5119]

I scrolled down,, no one's commenting about all 50 ways of saying 'I' or 'me'

[@nia232]

Not from this video but, I learnt that boys say Ore for an informal way of introducing themselves.

[@srijanchandrakar4817]

hey Joe can you tell me what to use when i talk with them for the first time .

[@tasfia8250]

sensei joe is sugoi!

[@broccoli7817]

Why the Boku No Pico example XD XD

[@zsaskiashabrina6864]

How about Atashi, joe-sensei?

[@monsieurrei7227]

i would use ore so japanese (Onee-san) would treat me nicely because they know i'm still at beginning stage of learning japanese

[@claudiusseraph1028]

Dear Teacher Joe, what about [自分] ? I'm uncomfortable using [私] and [僕] so, yup....

[@thisCLUMSYgirl]

Wait... I've already watched this.

[@thisCLUMSYgirl]

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[@apoloniobujaue5564]

teacher Joe! "raises hands", what is "atashi"? I heared from my female classmate.

[@fabiidesu]

If a guy wants to look cool in front of a girl, is it better to use boku or ore? lol

[@dudcats]

This guy sounds like that guy that sang that song

[@HelloFellowMellowMarshmallow]

the grammar in Japan....through subtitles that i watch in animated JAPANESE CAR-FUCKING-TOONS... seem to be reversed when translated in english.

[@mao5347]

I'm new to the channel. Does he do live videos everyday, on certain days, or whenever he feels like it?

[@JoeInoueOfficial]

whenever, almost everyday

[@batsybats5591]

What about atashi (あたし)and atakushi (あたくし)? I've read and heard this many times as a more female version of 私. Is atashi used by younger girls or what I'm confused now aaaaaaaaaa-

[@1001011011010]

Adrian Crevan girls usually use atashi more. Watakushi is more formal

[@batsybats5591]

Ahh,okay,thanks

[@JulsEbreo]

i thought this was the video you were editing lol

[@johnnyDizzyV]

Sensei joe how do you say "you finna catch these hands" in Japanese?

[@ElizabethYamada]

"Ore" sounds a little sassy though if beginners use it. It'd sound like they're trying to be "cool" knowing the word.

[@OnchiBon]

I think the word "dude" is more fitting for "ore", compared to "bro". I don't know, it's just what I think.

[@karlayeban5960]

Joe Sensei!!! is "Boku" for boys right?? and "Watashi" in girls??

[@1001011011010]

karla yeban watashi 私 is for everyone, boku 僕 is usually used by guys but girls can do it (it's odd though so don't do it).

[@karlayeban5960]

ah ok i get it now. thankyou so much..

[@zenaneah]

ummm... Uchi... I have a friend who lived in Japan for a short time and her Japanese friends gave her that nickname. Whenever I see her I call her by that too since she said so, but what I'm asking is does Uchi have another meaning since you said that Uchi means my house. (I'm asking you instead since you said so Sensei XD )

[@nolyricsneeded8424]

Dear Sensei Joe, What is the difference between "そです" and "そですね"

[@reviant9289]

what to call "you / someone" in japanese?

[@josh-gt9fm]

So that is why Rena (From Higurashi) always says stuff like "Rena thinks you are lying" xD

[@AoBLUE]

Ore wa ochinchin ga daisuki nandayo!

[@destinyobrien4919]

Those cupcakes look nice. They'd look better with Ore-Sama's filling on them Idk I heard this joke a couple days ago

[@jhaenyiu]

Can a girl also refer to herself as "boku" or "ore"? Also, other Japanese girls use "watakushi" sometimes, don't they?

[@1001011011010]

Jhae Eusasiaus It's weird but if you're writing a story or something and want to portray a girl a certain way they can say boku or ore. Normally in real life though it's fairly weird (i.e., don't do it. The nail sticking out gets hammered down). Watakushi is another pronunciation of 私, it's just more formal than watashi

[@jhaenyiu]

1OO1O11O11O1O ありがとう!

[@phoenix-vd6zs]

Re-upload?

[@SYao99]

If "watashi" is used in most situations for females, when are "atashi" and "watakushi" used?

[@xionmemoria5939]

Atashi is the closest thing to a female "ore" you're going to get because it's SLIGHTLY more casual, and females are *totally* incapable of being impolite or above someone in standing. liek omg we're delicate flowers and we must be uber polite to all males zomg (Sarcasm alerrrrt. Romance languages pull the same shit) Watakushi is one you will NEVER use. Salesmen use it to suck up, that's about it. So unless you happen to bump into the emperor or his family, don't bother with watakushi. I rage over this topic a liitle bit. Dat feelin when a Japanese guy 3 years your junior at school calls you "chan" but you get looks for using "kun" and "atashi" with him. e.o

[@adolys5616]

It is actually "watashi", but some people pronounce it "atashi" by getting rid of that w. It's like saying "Imma" for "I'm gonna" watashi is a shortened word for 'watakushi' which is amore formal way of saying watashi :) (i got this info from joe and another person in this comment section so if it's wrong then don't blame me :P)

[@mashimero]

Xion Memoria How does it work in Romance languages? Are there different personal pronouns, or certain words/expressions women aren't supposed to use? I don't know much about Romance languages so I'm curious. Also, that bit about the Japanese guy was surprising. I was under the impression that in Japan you have to be super polite around your upperclassmen/senpai (and it slightly baffles me to this day), but apparently, that's not always the case.

[@yigitalpalakoc]

Ore wa ochinchin ga daisuki nandayo

[@Sara-rb2dg]

and what about atashi?

[@TheKoko907]

its sad that this guy has good content but less than 50k subs !

[@pandorajade1]

Joe do girls not use Anata wa?

[@yse4yse484]

How should I talk with my exchange partner? :o

[@JoeInoueOfficial]

I'd say boku. If I were a girl, then watashi.

[@yse4yse484]

Joe Inoue Official Channel thanks^^

[@horch3491]

I don't think it'd necessarily make you sound dumbass with 俺. I used it when I talked with my social studies teacher back in high school and he never commented on that. but I agree that 私 would be more appropriate if you're talking with teachers or someone above you.

[@mariadalsanto3457]

I know usually people from Okinawa call themselves with their own names