Translation guide
Expressing agreement or shared experience in Japanese depends on the context. The most common equivalent is 「私も」 (watashi mo), but the pronoun and politeness level change based on the situation.
The speaker wants to say they are the same as someone else in a positive or neutral sense.
The standard, polite way to say 'me too'. Use in most situations.
A: コーヒーが好きです。 B: 私も。
A: I like coffee. B: Me too.
Casual, used by males. Suitable among friends or in informal settings.
A: 昨日の映画、面白かったね。 B: 僕も！
A: Yesterday's movie was interesting, wasn't it? B: Me too!
Very casual, used by males. Can sound rough; use only with close friends.
A: 腹減った。 B: 俺も。
A: I'm hungry. B: Me too.
Casual, used by females. Common among young women.
A: この服、かわいい！ B: あたしもそう思う！
A: This outfit is cute! B: Me too!
The speaker wants to say they also do not do something or are not something.
Use the negative form of the verb/adjective after 私も. The exact form depends on the statement.
A: 魚が好きじゃない。 B: 私も好きじゃない。
A: I don't like fish. B: Me neither.
Polite way to agree with a negative statement when the verb is omitted. Often used after 〜じゃないです or 〜ません.
A: お酒は飲まないんです。 B: 私もです。
A: I don't drink alcohol. B: Me neither.
The speaker wants to express enthusiastic agreement, like 'Same here!'
Literally 'I am the same'. Polite and clear.
A: この問題が難しいです。 B: 私も同じです。
A: This problem is difficult. B: Same here.
Means 'I think so too'. Used when agreeing with an opinion.
A: もっと練習が必要だと思います。 B: 私もそう思います。
A: I think we need more practice. B: I think so too.
In Japanese, the pronoun 'me' changes based on gender, formality, and context. Using the wrong pronoun can sound unnatural or rude. When in doubt, use 私 (watashi) in polite settings, or omit the pronoun entirely if it's clear from context.
In casual conversation, the pronoun is often dropped. Simply saying 「も」 (mo) after a pause can be enough, but it's very informal. Example: A: 行きたい！ B: も！ (I want to go! Me too!)