English–Japanese
“talking to oneself” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihitorigoto
Example
私はよく独り言を言います。watashi wa yo ku hito ri goto o i i ma su
I often talk to myself.
How to say “talking to oneself” in Japanese
“Talking to oneself” in Japanese is 独り言 (hitorigoto).
Centers on expressing thoughts or reactions aloud when no conversation partner is being addressed.
Example sentences with 独り言
静かな部屋で独り言を言うと、声がよく響きます。shizu ka na heya de hito ri goto o yū to koe ga yo ku hibi ki ma su
When I talk to myself in a quiet room, my voice echoes clearly.
Tips for using 独り言
- English speakers use talk to oneself for both habitual self-directed speech and a single spoken remark made without a conversational partner.