あの人
ano hitoA pronoun used to refer to a person who is not the speaker or the listener, and is not nearby.
あの人が私の友達です。
That person is my friend.
あの人が何か言いましたか？
Did that person say something?
This pronoun is used to refer to someone who is not present or not immediately nearby. It is more formal than 'その人' (that person) and is often used when pointing out someone in the distance.
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💡Pro Tip
Formality
Use 'あの人' when referring to someone in a more formal or distant context, such as when pointing out someone in the distance or referring to someone who is not present.
⚡Gold Rule
Contextual Use
Use 'あの人' to refer to someone who is not the speaker or the listener, and is not nearby. It is more formal than 'その人' and is often used when pointing out someone in the distance.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'あの' (that) + '人' (person).
📝Usage Notes
This pronoun is often used when pointing out someone in the distance or referring to someone who is not present. It is more formal than 'その人' and is commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese.