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僕
ぼく
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I (used by men towards those of equal or lower status)
boku
N4
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JLPT Level
N4
Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
Kana
ぼく
Romaji
boku
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 僕 mean in Japanese?
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The word 僕 (ぼく) means "I (used by men towards those of equal or lower status)" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N4 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 僕?
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僕 is read as ぼく (romaji: boku). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 僕?
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僕 is a JLPT N4 vocabulary item. Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
How do I remember 僕 quickly?
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Where can I practise 僕 in sentences?
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