Japanese

その

その
Meaning: that; those
Part of Speech: Adnominal

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Example sentences

その本を読んだことがありますか。
Have you ever read that book?
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.
彼は危険を察知して、すぐにその場を離れた。
He sensed danger and immediately left the place.
そのルールは強制的に適用された
That rule was applied forcibly.

Usage Notes

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

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