No. 465 in Japanese
君
"君" (kimi): You (informal, often used toward equals or subordinates).
In a sentence
君の笑顔がとても素敵だよ。
Your smile is very beautiful.
Here, '君' (kimi) is used as a personal pronoun meaning 'you', indicating familiarity and closeness, often used in addressing a friend or someone close.
君たちは遅れていますよ。
You all are late.
In this sentence, '君たち' (kimitachi) is the plural form of '君', addressing a group of people warmly and informally.
君が選んだ色を試してみます。
I will try the color you chose.
Here, '君' is utilized to refer to the specific 'you' whose choice is mentioned, suggesting a close connection or friendship without being overly formal.
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