Japanese

その

その
Meaning: that (something near the listener or previously mentioned)
Part of Speech: Prefix

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Handwriting

そ
の

Example sentences

That shop is already open.
その人は毎日同じ電車に乗る
That person rides the same train every day.
その秘密は誰も知らない。
Nobody knows that secret.
その問題にについては、後の章で詳しく触れることにします。
I will touch upon that issue in more detail in a later chapter.
その問題は、話し合いで解決した。
That problem was resolved through discussion.
その美しい景色は映像に収められた。
The beautiful scenery was captured in the video.
その提案には大いに賛成です。
I am very much in agreement with that proposal.
彼はその計画の重要性を強調した。
He emphasized the importance of the plan.
その虫は見た目がとても気持ち悪い。
That bug looks very disgusting.
彼女は何も言わずにその場を立ち去った。
She left the place without saying a word.

Usage Notes

Demonstrative adjective indicating something near the listener or something previously mentioned in conversation. Cannot be used alone - must modify a noun. Part of the ko-so-a-do series. Used to refer to things in the listener's sphere or topics already discussed.

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