Illustration: At the entrance to a neighborhood children's center, a boy points his index finger toward his own chest while looking directly at a staff member. His mouth is slightly open as he introduces himself, and his expression is friendly but a little shy.

JLPT N5pronounLevel estimated by Bebop

僕ぼく

boku

I, me

Usually used by boys and men. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 僕ぼくは寝ねたい。

    I want to sleep.

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  2. 僕ぼくがやります。

    I will.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. 僕ぼくもだよ。

    Me, too.

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Kanji in 僕

  • 僕me; I (male)OnボクKunしもべ

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