Japanese

その

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

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Example sentences

その店はもう開いている
That shop is already open.
その秘密は誰も知らない。
Nobody knows that secret.
多くの人々がそのニュースに驚いた。
Many people were surprised by that news.
その提案には大いに賛成です。
I am very much in agreement with that proposal.
その様は何だ。
What a sight you are!

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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