私はあなたのもの
watashi wa anata no mono
The English phrase "I am yours" is translated into Japanese as 私はあなたのもの (watashi wa anata no mono).
This phrase is a highly dramatic romantic expression used to tell someone that you belong to them completely. Because of its intensity, it is more commonly found in song lyrics, literature or scripted romance than in everyday spoken conversation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "As for me, I am your thing/possession". It breaks down into: 私 (watashi) meaning "I", は (wa) acting as the topic marker, あなた (anata) meaning "you", の (no) acting as a possessive marker and もの (mono) meaning "thing" or "possession".
Which one should you use?
While 私はあなたのもの is the standard and gender-neutral form, 僕は君のもの (boku wa kimi no mono) is a more masculine and intimate version that is often used in songs or romantic fiction.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle の (no) functions as a possessive marker, which turns the noun あなた (anata) into "yours" when it is followed by the noun もの (mono).
How do you pronounce it?
watashi wa anata no mono
Did you know?
- Because the phrase sounds so heavy and absolute, saying it in a casual setting might be jokingly interpreted as someone being 'obsessive' or 'yandere'.
- In modern Japanese, using the word あなた (anata) to mean 'you' can actually feel distancing or even confrontational depending on the context.
- In Japanese poetry and lyrics, this sentiment is often expressed indirectly through metaphors of nature, such as the moon or flowers, rather than the direct statement 私はあなたのもの.
Examples in context
- 私はあなたのもの。watashi wa anata no mono.I am yours.
Example conversation
Ren and Misaki are sharing a romantic moment under the stars.
- 蓮 Ren美咲、本当に愛しているよ。Misaki, hontō ni aishite iru yo.Misaki, I really love you.
- 美咲 Misaki私も。私はあなたのものよ。Watashi mo. Watashi wa anata no mono yo.Me too. I am yours.
- 蓮 Renずっと一緒にいようね。Zutto issho ni iyō ne.Let's stay together forever.
- 美咲 Misakiええ、もちろんだよ。Ee, mochiron da yo.Yes, of course.
