Translation guide
In Japanese, 'our' is usually expressed by adding the possessive particle の to the first-person plural pronoun, but the pronoun itself is often omitted when clear from context. The choice of pronoun depends on formality, gender, and social relationship.
our (company, group, formal)
Used in business contexts to refer to one's own company.
our (neutral, standard)
Most common and neutral way to say 'our'.
Expressing possession or association with a group including the speaker.
The most standard and neutral way to say 'our'. 私たち (watashitachi) is a polite, gender-neutral first-person plural pronoun.
This is our house.
Our school is over there.
Casual, used mainly by males. 僕 (boku) is a first-person pronoun for males in informal settings.
Our team won.
Very casual, masculine, sometimes rough. 俺 (ore) is used among close male friends.
It's our secret.
Casual, used mainly by females. あたし (atashi) is a feminine first-person pronoun.
Our class is fun.
Referring to one's own company, organization, or group in formal contexts.
Means 'our company'. Used in business to refer to the speaker's own company.
Our company's products are high quality.
Humble form of 'our company'. Used when speaking to clients or external parties.
Please use our company's services.
Formal 'our', often used in speeches or writing to refer to a group, organization, or nation.
In Japanese, possessive pronouns are often dropped when the owner is obvious.
If it's clear you're talking about your own group, you can simply use the noun without 'our'.
Let's go back to our house.
Our teacher gave us a lot of homework.
English speakers often overuse '私たちの' when it's already clear from context. In natural Japanese, possessive pronouns are frequently omitted.
Choose the pronoun based on the situation: 私たち (neutral/polite), 僕たち (casual male), 俺たち (rough male), あたしたち (casual female). In business, use 当社 or 弊社 for 'our company'.
Our meeting is at 3 PM.
Pronoun omitted; 'our' is implied.
This is our new product.
Formal business context.
Our goal is world peace.