This is the 2912th most frequent Japanese word.
われ
"われ" (ware) means "I" or "oneself," typically used in a formal or poetic context.
In this example, 'われ' is used as a poetic or classical pronoun for 'me' or 'I'.
敵がすぐわれを追い詰めた。
The enemy quickly cornered me.
In this sentence, 'われ' refers to oneself, expressing self-identity or individuality.
われは我が道を行く。
I follow my own path.
Here, 'われ' acts as a literary term for self-referencing, emphasizing the speaker in an elevated tone.