How to Say ‘We; us’ in Japanese
僕たち
boku tachi
[boh-koo tah-chee]
💬 Usage Tip: [僕たち] = “we” (speaker is male). Neutral option: [私たち]. Often used to emphasize “us as a pair.”
🇯🇵 In Japan: Using “we” early can feel fast to some people; on Tinder dates, it can be sweet or intense depending on the vibe.
Phrase Breakdown
僕
boku
[boh-koo]
I; me (male speaker)
「僕」 is “I” (male). In 「僕たち」 it becomes “we (including me).”
僕たちのこと、僕は大事にしたい。
I want to cherish us.
たち
tachi
[tah-chee]
pluralizing suffix; “-s / group”
「たち」 makes a person noun plural/group: 「僕たち」 = we, 「君たち」 = you (guys).
僕たち、ちゃんと向き合おう。
Let’s face this properly, the two of us.
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