Is ore only used for boys?

The word ore is a informal way to say "I" usually used by men with people they are close with. For example kids in high school would use this when talking with friends.
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What is the female version of ore?

Ore and omae are rude. I have only rarely ever heard a female use the word "ore." But yes, some women use Omae.
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Do girls use Boku or ore?

Although "boku" is noted as used by males only, I've noticed that in some Japanese pop songs, a female singer would refer to herself as "boku" and to her object of affection as "kimi".
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Can girls Omae?

”お前(omae)” is usually used by male, but sometimes it's used by female too, like you watched it in anime. お前 is an informal way of saying "you" but it doesn't always mean the speaker is violent. お前 is also used when people get very very close relationship/friendship.
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Is Ore masculine or feminine?

We do not know why, for example, ore is said to be strongly masculine whereas atashi is seen as strongly feminine.
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Do tomboys use Boku?

Most, but not all, bokukko are tomboys, and not all tomboys are bokukko, as the term revolves solely around the use of the pronoun "boku". While the use of boku most often signals tomboyishness, it can sometimes signal some other situation, such as not knowing correct societal behavior, or lacking polite speech.
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Is Ore rude in Japanese?

Ore and omae do sound rather rough. However, this doesn't mean people don't used them all the time. If your with close friends and people you feel comfortable with then it's fine. If the atmosphere is light and your joking then I'd say it's fine.
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Is it rude to say Omae?

お前 (Omae) is the Japanese word for “you” that is considered very rude. You've seen it all over anime and action movies and you get it. Save it for your enemies. Otherwise don't use it.
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Is Teme rude?

The word temee てめぇ, also written with kanji as temee 手前, is essentially a very rude way of saying "you." It's way more rude than saying omae.
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Why do anime characters say Omae?

Omae (alternatively written おまえ or お前) is a pronoun meaning “you.” It is very informal. Because of this, when used between close friends it can be a sign of that closeness, but will come across as disrespectful, or even aggressive when used with people outside one's inner social circle.
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Who uses ore?

The word ore is a informal way to say "I" usually used by men with people they are close with. For example kids in high school would use this when talking with friends. Where as boku is the midle formality and the most common "I" for men, in day to day use.
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What does it mean when a girl uses Boku?

A Bokukko is, literally, a girl who uses the first-person Japanese Pronoun boku, primarily used by boys and young men.
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Can guys use Watashi?

In formal or polite contexts, “watashi” is gender neutral. However, when it's used in informal or casual contexts, it is usually perceived as feminine. “Boku” is used by men and young boys.
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Is Boku a male pronoun?

僕 (boku) carries a masculine impression; it is typically used by males, especially those in their youth. Japanese words that refer to other people are part of the encompassing system of honorific speech and should be understood within that context.
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What is the meaning of Boku wa?

“Boku wa” is often used while talking to people. It means “I”. Both words has same meaning. “Ore wa” means “I am”. This is used as representing yourself with your working profession.
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What is Boku no in Japanese?

It just means “I” or “me.” However, nothing is ever quite so simple in the Japanese language. In Japanese, there are multiple different words for the simple pronoun referring to oneself.
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Is Kimi rude?

君 (kimi): used by men toward people of lower status. Typically not rude. (not inherently formal/informal, but makes the status hierarchy explicit, and is therefore better suited to formal situations)
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How do you say you in anime?

Omae (お前): A very uncouth way of saying "you." Strictly speaking, this pronoun should only be used on someone with a lower social or family status, and in a harsh context. In Anime, however, many male characters use it on friends and foes alike.
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What means Omae wa?

In the Japanese language words are said differently based on gender. Of all of the different ways males can say the word you, “Omae” is the more rough or aggressive way to say it. “wa” means the verb, are (being). “mou” means already. “shindeiru” means dead.
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Do Japanese say Baka?

“Baka” is the most common Japanese swear word. The baka meaning usually translates to foolish or stupid. But it can take on a whole range of meanings depending on context, relationship, and other factors. In kanji, it's usually written baka 馬鹿 ばか .
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What is MOU in Japanese?

Learn Japanese grammar: もう (mou). Meaning: already; anymore; again; other. もう (mou) can take on various different meanings: already. anymore.
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Is kisama rude?

Kisama is a pronoun meaning “you.” A long time ago it was a term of respect, however today it is extremely rude, carrying a sense of contempt. It is usually only heard in Japanese media and not used in everyday life.
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What do you mean by an ore?

Definition of ore

(Entry 1 of 4) 1 : a naturally occurring mineral containing a valuable constituent (such as metal) for which it is mined and worked. 2 : a source from which valuable matter is extracted. ore.
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What is a Bifauxnen?

A female character who resembles a premangatty, androgynous boy but in a positive fetishistic way, usually coupled with an appropriate 'masculine' outfit of varying conceivability depending on the artwork. Swooned over by confused females as much as outright Schoolgirl Lesbians.
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Does Japanese have pronouns?

In modern Japanese there are 8 1st personal pronouns: watakushi, atakushi, watashi, atashi, washi, boku, ore, jibun, although atakushi, washi and jibun are becoming old-fashioned.
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