不ふ肖しょう私わたくし

expression, pronoun

I; me

A very formal, humble first-person pronoun used in writing or formal speech, often in letters or public addresses. Conveys self-deprecation and respect toward the listener.

See also: 不肖 (ふしょう)

• 不ふ肖しょう私わたくしがこのたび会かい長ちょうに就しゅう任にんいたしました。

  I, unworthy as I am, have assumed the position of chairman this time.

• 不ふ肖しょう私わたくしではございますが、精せい一いっ杯ぱい努つとめさせていただきます。

  Though I am but a humble person, I will do my utmost.