Sep 16, 2012 04:59
11 yrs ago
Japanese term

Japanese to English Art/Literary Gaming/Video-games/E-sports Romance of the Three Kingdoms/Dynasty Warriors
I know that 某 is generally used to mean "a certain" (as in "a certain hotel", etc.), but can it also be a humble way of saying "I"?

Below is the dialogue as it appears in the text:

太守殿。某は丁承淵。あなたの副官を務めます。

It sure seems to me that the term in question means "I" since the character is essentially offering his assistance.

Any help/feedback greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.
Proposed translations (English)
4 +4 I (それがし)

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I (それがし)

Your understanding is correct.

This term was especially used during the Warring States Period (approx. 1467-1568).

For the definition and its usage please see link below.

http://kotobank.jp/word/某

When used in the sense of "certain", it is read as なにがし.
Peer comment(s):

agree Nathan Takase
3 hrs
Thank you very much.
agree Akiteru Sasayama
4 hrs
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agree Masami Striezenau
8 hrs
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agree humbird : 昔の漢字はややこしいですね!
1 day 13 hrs
同感です。ありがとうございます。
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