あの

ano
demonstrativeBeginner
formalinformal

That (over there); used to refer to something distant from both the speaker and listener

あの本は面白いです

That book over there is interesting

あの人、誰ですか?

Who is that person over there?

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Often used to refer to something or someone not immediately present in the conversation

Collocations

あの人that personあの場所that placeあの時that time

Synonyms

Related Phrases

あの頃phrase
those days
あの手この手idiom
every trick in the book

💡Pro Tip

Distance Indication

'あの' is used for things farther away from both speaker and listener. For things near the listener, use 'その'.

Gold Rule

Contextual Usage

'あの' is neutral in politeness level and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Old Japanese demonstrative 'ano', indicating distance from both speaker and listener

📝Usage Notes

Used for both animate and inanimate objects. Can imply a sense of remoteness or detachment.

Word Breakdown

あの
that (distant)
root
和英辞典