君は僕のもの
kimi wa boku no mono
The English phrase "you're mine" is translated into Japanese as 君は僕のもの (kimi wa boku no mono).
This phrase is a romantic or possessive statement used to tell someone that they belong to the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The component 僕のもの (boku no mono) literally translates to "my thing" or "my possession".
Which one should you use?
The default form 君は僕のもの uses boku, which sounds softer and more romantic. In contrast, replacing boku with ore creates a version that sounds more dominant.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The version using boku is softer and more romantic, while the version using ore sounds more masculine, assertive or even aggressive.
How do you pronounce it?
kimi wa boku no mono
Did you know?
- While 君は僕のもの translates to 'you are mine', saying this in real life is extremely rare and is mostly found in manga, anime or soap operas.
- In many Japanese songs, instead of using a phrase that means 'you are mine', songwriters often use the phrase 僕のそばにいて (boku no soba ni ite), which means 'stay by my side'. This achieves a similar feeling without the potentially blunt implication of ownership.
- The pronoun 君 (kimi) used here is traditionally used by men toward women or equals. If a woman were to say this phrase to a man, she would likely avoid kimi and use different pronouns to avoid sounding unnatural or overly commanding.
Examples in context
- あなたは私のものです。You belong to me.
- あなたは俺のもんだ。You're mine.
- 君は僕のものだよ。Kimi wa boku no mono da yo.You are mine.
- 忘れないで、君は僕のものだ。Wasurenai de, kimi wa boku no mono da.Don't forget, you're mine.
- ずっと、君は僕のものだよ。Zutto, kimi wa boku no mono da yo.You'll always be mine.
Example conversation
A romantic evening under the stars.
- 健太 Kenta結衣、君は僕のものだよ。Yui, kimi wa boku no mono da yo.Yui, you're mine.
- 結衣 Yuiそんなこと言われると、照れるよ。Sonna koto iwareru to, tereru yo.When you say things like that, I get shy.
- 健太 Kenta本気だよ。君は僕のものだ。Honki da yo. Kimi wa boku no mono da.I'm serious. You're mine.
- 結衣 Yuiありがとう、健太。Arigatou, Kenta.Thank you, Kenta.
