Japanese

あの

あの
Meaning: that (over there); filler word 'uhm'
Part of Speech: Adnominal

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

Who is that person standing by the window?
あのレストランはとても評判がいいです。
That restaurant has a very good reputation.
あの時の事故のことを思い出すと、今でもぞっとする。
Thinking back to the accident at that time, I still shudder even now.
公共の場であのようなはしたない振る舞いをするべきではない。
One should not behave in such an improper manner in public.
あの人の名前、なんだっけ?
What was that person's name again?
あの会社は派閥争いが非常に激しいことで有名だ。
That company is famous for its fierce factional infighting.
あの車、本当にカッコイイね。
That car is really cool, isn't it?
あの人の話は自慢ばかりで本当にウザイ。
That person's stories are nothing but boasting and really annoying.
あのチンピラは、いつも駅前で騒いでいる。
That hoodlum is always making a noise in front of the station.
あの俳優は清潔感があって、主婦層からの好感度が高い。
That actor has a clean image and is very popular among housewives.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person or object that is far from both the speaker and the listener.

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