この・その・あの
this, that
この[この] is used to refer to something close to the speaker, その[その] is for something close to the listener, and あの[あの] is for something far from both.
N5
Meaning
this, that
この[この] is used to refer to something close to the speaker, その[その] is for something close to the listener, and あの[あの] is for something far from both.
Formation
Explanation
この (kono), その (sono), and あの (ano) are demonstrative adjectives in Japanese, used to indicate the proximity of nouns.
They help specify whether the item being discussed is close to the speaker, close to the listener, or far away from both. Understanding how to use these words is essential in basic communication.
- この: Used for items that are near the speaker. Example: この本[ほん] (this book).
- その: Used for items near the listener. Example: そのペン[ぺん] (that pen).
- あの: Used for items that are far from both. Example: あの車[くるま] (that car over there).