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VocabJLPT N4

Pronoun

Also written as 儂

Definitions

1. I
2. me

This is a first-person pronoun used mainly by older men to refer to themselves, equivalent to "I" or "me." It has a rough, masculine, and somewhat old-fashioned tone, often used by elderly male characters in manga and anime.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Even so, I have no choice but to keep moving forward.

Sentence 2

Looking out the window, he murmured, "I've had a long life."

Sentence 3

Listening to the rain, I sat quietly with my thoughts.

Sentence 4

Did you really think a simple problem like this would stump me?

Sentence 5

If nobody else will do it, I will.