English–Japanese

“my” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiwaga

Example

我が家は静かです。wa ga ie wa shizu ka de su

My home is quiet.

Illustration for 我が (my)

How to say “my” in Japanese

“My” in Japanese is 我が (waga).

Presents a person, group, or thing as part of the speaker's own sphere, with a traditional or formal tone.

Full entry for 我が: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 我が

我が家には小さな庭があります。wa ga ie ni wa chii sa na niwa ga a ri ma su

My home has a small garden.

Tips for using 我が

  • In everyday conversation, 私の (watashi no) is usually more common, while 我が (waga) gives expressions such as 我が家 (wagaya, "my home") a more formal or literary tone.

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