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あの

Reading: あの

Meanings: that ~ (over there)

Explanation

introduction

explanation

*あの* means *that (over there)* and is used directly before a `noun` to describe something far from both the speaker and the listener. It always needs a `noun` after it.

explanation

*あの* is also used to refer to things both the speaker and listener know about from shared experience, even if the thing is not physically visible.

structure

Example sentences

  • あのみせでコーヒーをみます。

    ano mise de koohii wo nomimasu.

    I will drink coffee at that store over there.

  • あのいえいぬがいます。

    ano ie ni inu ga imasu.

    There is a dog in that house over there.

Practice exercises

  • usage_japanese

    {placeholder}はなはきれいです。

    Answer: あの

  • usage_japanese

    {placeholder}ねこはかわいい。

    Answer: あの

  • usage_japanese

    {placeholder}やまたかい。

    Answer: あの

  • usage_japanese

    {placeholder}みせきましょう。

    Answer: あの

  • usage_japanese

    {placeholder}建物たてもの病院びょういんです。

    Answer: あの

  • usage_japanese

    {placeholder}やま富士山ふじさんです。

    Answer: あの

  • usage_japanese

    {placeholder}はしわたってください。

    Answer: あの