この
Reading: この
Meaning: this (something close to the speaker)
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Example Sentence
この 庭 に 桜 が 咲いている
Cherry blossoms are blooming in this garden.
Usage Notes
Demonstrative adjective used before nouns to indicate something close to the speaker. Cannot be used alone - must modify a noun. Part of the ko-so-a-do series (この, その, あの, どの).
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