pronoun

Familiar language. Sometimes considered male language; referring to someone of equal or lower status.
  1. you, buddy, pal.

noun

Orig. meaning.
  1. monarch, ruler, sovereign, (one's) master.

pronoun

Polite language, obsolete term.
  1. he, she.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
きみ
きみ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

mister, you, ruler
きみ クン み (3rd, N3)
an official rank
イン おさ ただ.す (Kentei 1)
snout, hand
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)