この靴は私には少し小さい。
These shoes are a bit small for me.
Japanese
この
この
Meaning: this (something close to the speaker)
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Example sentences
この庭に桜が咲いている
Cherry blossoms are blooming in this garden.
このリンゴはとても甘いです。
This apple is very sweet.
このプロジェクトには多くの専門家が関わっています。
Many experts are involved in this project.
彼は魂を込めて、この彫刻を完成させた。
He put his soul into it and completed this sculpture.
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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