Although I believe わたし to be the more common reading of 私, I have heard many
examples of わたくし being used as well (ex 黒澤ダイア ラブライブ). Does that mean わたくし is
an informal version or more feminine version of わたし, like あたし? Thanks!
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What are the implied differences in わたくし and わたし?
わたくし is a very formal 'version' of 私, and is used by all genders.
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わたし is polite.

わたくし is more polite than わたし.

Both are used by all genders.
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