This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

私ども

私共、 私供

Readings

Kana: わたくしども、わたしども
Romaji: watakushidomo, watashidomo
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Definitions

1

we; us

Note: humble (kenjougo) language
2

I; me; my store (business, etc.)

Kanji

Readings: シ、 わたくし、 わたし
Meanings: private, I, me
Readings: キョウ、 とも、 とも.に、 -ども
Meanings: together, both, neither, all, and, alike, with
Readings: キョウ、 ク、 クウ、 グ、 そな.える、 とも、 -ども
Meanings: submit, offer, present, serve (meal), accompany

Example Sentences

(わたし)どもには(むすめ)が2(にん)います。
➥We have two daughters.
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(わたし)どもの(しん)製品(せいひん)にご注目(ちゅうもく)いただけますか。
➥May we draw your attention to our new products?
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(わたし)どもが当地(とうち)()()してから5(ねん)になる。
➥It is five years since we moved here.
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(わたし)どもは(おお)くの(くに)商売(しょうばい)をしています。
➥We are doing business with many countries.
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(わたし)どもは完全(かんぜん)他社(たしゃ)()(はな)していますよ。
➥We have completely outstripped the other companies.
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(わたし)どもはもっとよい条件(じょうけん)期待(きたい)していました。
➥We expected better terms.
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