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we, us
First person plural pronoun; refers to the speaker and others in their group.
我々の目標は明確だ。
Our goal is clear.
我々は環境を守る責任がある。
We have a responsibility to protect the environment.
我々日本人として誇りを持ちたい。
As Japanese people, we want to take pride.
我々 + noun is a common pattern
我々は力を合わせて頑張らなければならない。
We must work together and do our best.
我々の世代が次の世代のために今できることを考えなければならない。
Our generation must think about what we can do now for the next generation.
USAGE: 我々 is a formal/written pronoun meaning "we." It's commonly used in speeches, formal writing, and when emphasizing group identity.
REGISTER: Formal/written. In casual speech, 私たち or 僕たち are more common.
CONTRAST:
- 我々 - formal "we" (speeches, formal writing)
- 私たち - standard polite "we"
- 僕たち - casual "we" (male)
- 俺たち - casual "we" (masculine, rough)
- うちら - casual "we" (younger speakers)