わし

わし

"わし" is a personal pronoun meaning "I" (used by older men) or can mean "eagle."

Here, "わし" is used as a first-person pronoun often employed by older men to refer to themselves, giving a sense of wisdom or age.

わしは日本から来ました。

I came from Japan.

In this sentence, "わし" signifies possession when combined with "の", emphasizing personal resolve or ownership.

わしの意志は変わらぬ。

My will remains unchanged.

Using "わし" as the subject, it denotes the speaker as the actor or doer, often highlighting a proud assertion by the user.

わしが育てた木が大きく育った。

The tree I raised has grown large.