Meaning

Primary

I

Alternative

Me

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Keep in mind that has a more informal and masculine sound than neutral options like and . While it carries a rougher vibe, it's not solely reserved for tough personalities and is very common in casual chats among buddies.

Reading

おれ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 俺だよ

    it's me

Context Sentences

俺は生ビールにするよ。

I'll have a draft beer.

こいつ、俺のツレなんだ。

He's my buddy.

あ、いいよ、俺がやるから。

Oh, that's okay, I'll do it.

やあ、コウイチ!俺、久しぶりにお前に会ったから、話したいことが山ほどあるよ。

Hey Koichi, we’ve got a lot to catch up on.

Kanji Composition