私も
The English phrase "I also" is translated into Japanese as 私も.
For a more formal way to express that you also feel the same way or that something is similar, you can use ～も同様です.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Men often use 僕も in casual or semi-polite settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle 'mo' replaces the subject markers 'wa' or 'ga' when expressing 'also'.
Did you know?
- The word 私 was originally used primarily by men in the nobility during the Heian period. Over time, it evolved into the standard gender-neutral or feminine polite term used today.
- The particle も does not just mean 'also'. When used with a question word, it can mean 'every' or 'all', such as 誰も meaning 'nobody' or 'everyone'.
- When responding to 'Nice to meet you', Japanese speakers often omit 私も and instead use a set phrase like こちらこそ, which means 'it is I who should be saying that'.
Examples in context
- 私も行った。I also went.Tatoeba #152192 by bunbuku, translation #262358 by CK
- 私もそう思う。I also think so.Tatoeba #152212 by tommy_san, translation #611071 by Ploomich
- 私も寂しいな。I also miss him.Tatoeba #11825759 by small_snow, translation #10128283 by ddnktr
- 私も同様です。I also feel the same way.
- その考えは教授も私も同じです。Both the professor and I have the same thought.
- あの映画、友達も僕も見ました。Both my friend and I watched that movie.
- 彼女も俺もゲームが好きです。Both my girlfriend and I like games.
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are talking about wanting some coffee.
- 陽葵 Himariコーヒーが飲みたいです。Kōhī ga nomitai desu.I want to drink some coffee.
- 健太 Kenta私も飲みたいです。Watashi mo nomitai desu.I also want to drink some.
- 陽葵 Himariじゃあ、買いに行きましょうか。Jā, kai ni ikimashō ka.Then, shall we go buy some?
- 健太 Kentaいいですね。行きましょう。Ii desu ne. Ikimashō.That sounds good. Let's go.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
