How to Say ‘Your’ in Japanese
きみの
kimi no
[kee-mee noh]
🇯🇵 In Japan: [きみ] can sound warm or casual, but it can also come off as overly familiar or a bit patronizing depending on the relationship. Adults often avoid it unless they're close or the tone clearly fits.
Phrase Breakdown
きみ
kimi
[kee-mee]
you
A casual word for 'you.' It can sound friendly, but in real life it depends on relationship and tone.
きみのフォームはきれいだね。
Your form is beautiful.
の
no
[noh]
's / of
The particle の shows possession or connection, like 'your shot' or 'the club's grip.'
きみのショットが楽しみだよ。
I'm looking forward to your shot.
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