The kanji character 僕 generally means "I" or "me" used by males. It is a humble and somewhat informal first-person pronoun. It can also imply a sense of servitude or being a follower.

・On-yomi (音読み): ボク (boku) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, as the meaning is inherent in the character itself.

⚫︎ 僕（ぼく）は学生（がくせい）です。 Translation: I am a student. ⚫︎ 僕（ぼく）の友達（ともだち） Translation: My friend (used by males). ⚫︎ 僕（ぼく）はあなたに従（したが）います。 Translation: I will follow you. (Implies a sense of obedience or being a follower)

The kanji 僕 is a pictophonetic compound. The left side is a component representing "person" or "servant", and the right side is the phonetic component, which provides the sound (bok/boku). Originally, the kanji was used to denote a "servant" or "slave." Over time, it developed the meaning of "I" or "me" used by males, retaining a hint of humility and self-deprecation. The meaning evolved, reflecting the historical societal structure where self-effacement was common.