Saying 'I' in Japanese

[Sai]

I know that there are different ways of saying 'I' in Japanese depending on if you're male or female but I haven't been able to figure out what the difference between 'Watakshi' (is that how you speel it?) or watashi is. I'm guessing they each have a different feeling to them or something like that but I haven't a clue. Anyone know?

[Mark]

Watashi and watakushi are both formal speech manners, but I think watakushi is a bit more used by women.

[Sai]

So is 'Ore' and 'Boku' informal speech for males and are they commonly used in everyday talk?

[Mark]

Yes boku and ore are often used by men, but I think ore is more informal and a bit rude. If you really want a definite answer on this matter try asking Hitomi or someone else who has lived in Japan.

[Shia]

それはもう話し合いましたよ。二十一番のレッスンを聞いた方が良いと思いますよ。

This was already discussed (by Hitomi). You should listen to lesson number 21.

Hope that helps