Japanese

その

その
Meaning: that; those
Part of Speech: Adnominal

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Handwriting

そ
の

Example sentences

Have you ever read that book?
その会社とは長年取引を続けている。
We have been doing business with that company for many years.
その言葉は彼女のプライドを傷つけた。
That remark hurt her pride.
その映画、めっちゃ面白かったよ。
That movie was really interesting.
歩き疲れて、その場に座り込んでしまった。
I was tired from walking and sat down right there.
その考えは非現実的だ
That idea is unrealistic.
彼は一晩でその本を読んだ。
He read that book in one night.
その知らせを聞いて、彼は顔を青ざめた。
Hearing the news, his face turned pale.
さる高名な学者がその説を唱えた。
A certain famous scholar advocated that theory.
そのニュースは全国に放送された。
The news was broadcast nationwide.

Usage Notes

A demonstrative determiner referring to something near the listener or mentioned previously.

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