俺
I · myself
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and cover. Person emphasizing self.
Symbolism
Self-reference, masculine, casual. Represents casual male first person.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — My own way
Component Breakdown
person + 奄
Words & Expressions
Words written with 俺
Anime & Manga
俺だけレベルアップな件
Solo Leveling
A well-known work with 俺 in its Japanese title.
やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
A well-known work with 俺 in its Japanese title.
慎重勇者～この勇者が俺ＴＵＥＥＥくせに慎重すぎる～
Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious
A well-known work with 俺 in its Japanese title.
俺物語!!
My Love Story!!
A well-known work with 俺 in its Japanese title.
異世界でチート能力を手にした俺は、現実世界をも無双する ～レベルアップは人生を変えた～
I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too
A well-known work with 俺 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“myself”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 俺 mean in Japanese?
俺 means I, myself.
How do you read 俺?
On'yomi: エン (EN). Kun'yomi: おれ、われ (ore, ware).
How many strokes does 俺 have?
俺 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 俺 a good kanji for a tattoo?
俺 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means I, myself. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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