Juggling “I” pronouns in Japanese: for women

私 Watashi
The most commonly used. Good for formal and informal situations. It makes you sound like a grownup.

あたし Atashi
An informal version of Watashi. Used when talking with close friends.

うち Uchi
Originally a pronoun used in Kansai dialect, it has been slightly popularized among young girls across the country. It gives a friendly, approachable feel.

Calling yourself by your own name or a shortened version of it is only acceptable for children, anime characters, and maybe extraordinarily pretty girls; otherwise, expect people to throw punches at you in their minds.

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