Japanese

あの

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

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Example sentences

窓のそばに立っているあの人は誰ですか。
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?

Usage Notes

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

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