How to Say “I’m single.” in Japanese

How do you say “I’m single.” in Japanese?

Today’s phrase is :

I’m single.

独身です。

 dokushin desu

When your friend asks you if you are married or not, you can answer like this :

独身だよ。

 dokushin dayo


(polite)

独身です。

(casual)

独身だよ。


  • I’m … = わたしは … です watashiwa … desu
  • single = 独身 dokushin

We do not usually say “わたしは watashiwa (= I)” in everyday conversation.


わたしは 独身です
I’m single