私の王子様
watashi no ōjisama
The English phrase "my prince" is translated into Japanese as 私の王子様 (watashi no ōjisama).
私の王子様 is a romantic term of endearment used to address or refer to a man who is seen as ideal or charming. This phrase is most commonly used in the context of romanticized fiction, such as manga, anime or fairy tales, rather than in everyday conversation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 私の王子様 is composed of 私 (watashi) meaning 'I/my', the possessive particle の (no) and 王子様 (ōjisama) meaning 'prince'.
How do you pronounce it?
watashi no ōjisama
Did you know?
- Japanese has a specific term 王子様系 (ōjisama-kei) to describe a fashion style or personality type characterized by elegance and polished manners.
- In real-life Japanese dating, using 私の王子様 to a partner would be seen as incredibly theatrical or 'cringey' because it mimics the language of shōjo manga.
- The suffix 様 (sama) in 王子様 is an honorific far more formal than the common さん (san). It elevates the 'prince' to a status of extreme reverence or distant longing.
Examples in context
- ぼくの王子様、今日も素敵だね。My prince, you look wonderful today.
- 私の王子様、どうぞお座りください。My prince, please have a seat.
- あなたは私の王子様です。Anata wa watashi no oujisama desu.You are my prince.
- 彼は私の王子様みたい。Kare wa watashi no oujisama mitai.He is like my prince.
Example conversation
A young woman expresses her romantic feelings to her boyfriend.
- 陽葵 Himari陽太さんは、私の王子様です。Youta-san wa, watashi no oujisama desu.Youta, you are my prince.
- 陽太 Yotaそんな風に言われると照れるよ。Sonna fuu ni iwareru to tereru yo.I'm blushing being told that.
- 陽葵 Himari本当に、私の王子様なんだから。Hontou ni, watashi no oujisama nan dakara.Really, because you are my prince.
- 陽太 Yotaありがとう、ずっと大切にするよ。Arigatou, zutto taisetsu ni suru yo.Thank you, I will cherish you forever.
