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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?
Often used to refer to something or someone not immediately present in the conversation
'あの' is used for things farther away from both speaker and listener. For things near the listener, use 'その'.
'あの' is neutral in politeness level and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Derived from the Old Japanese demonstrative 'ano', indicating distance from both speaker and listener
Used for both animate and inanimate objects. Can imply a sense of remoteness or detachment.