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How to say "I am..." in Japanese?

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Pronunciation in Japanese

私は(わたしは/watashi wa)

私が(わたしが/watashi ga)

Meaning
I am

Example

私はトムです(watashi wa Tom desu) = I am Tom
私がトムです(watashi ga Tom desu) = I am the Tom

私はいぬです(watashi wa inu desu) = I am a dog
私がいぬです(watashi wa inu desu) = I am the dog

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