How to Say ‘My town’ in Japanese
私の町
watashi no machi
[wah-tah-shee no mah-chee]
Phrase Breakdown
私
watashi
[wah-tah-shee]
I; me
A common word for 'I,' often used in polite or neutral speech.
私は大丈夫じゃない。
I'm not okay.
の
no
[no]
's; of
A particle that shows possession or connection between nouns.
知り合いの会社に興味があります。
I am interested in an acquaintance's company.
町
machi
[mah-chee]
town; city (small/medium)
Pronounced まち (machi). Refers to a town or neighborhood area. Common in place names too.
町に駅があります。
There is a station in the town.
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