
KANJI
我
i
me, self, ego, myself
Kun'yomi
われわ
On'yomi
が
Example sentences
我が家は駅から少し遠いですが、静かな場所です。
Our house is a little far from the station, but it's a quiet place.
彼は好きな音楽を聴くと、我を忘れて踊り出す。
When he listens to his favorite music, he forgets himself and starts dancing.
思春期には自我が芽ばえ、自分の意見を持つようになる。
In adolescence, one's ego (sense of self) sprouts, and one starts to have their own opinions.
Practice exercises
1
我流
one's own style; self-taught
Answer
がりゅう
2
我田引水
drawing water to one's own rice field; self-serving; seeking one's own profit
Answer
がでんいんすい
3
我慢
patience; self-control; endurance
Answer
がまん
4
我が物顔
with a triumphant air; looking self-satisfied; having an air of importance
Answer
わがものがお
5
我
Answer
Imeselfego
6
我
Answer
われが