あの日

ano hi
that day

あの日、私たちは初めて会いました。

That day, we met for the first time.


formalinformal

A specific day in the past that holds particular significance or emotional weight.

あの日を忘れることはできない。

I can never forget that day.

あの日、彼女は去っていった。

That day, she left.

Often used to refer to a memorable or emotionally charged day, such as a first meeting, a breakup, or a significant event.

Collocations

あの日を忘れないto never forget that dayあの日を思い出すto remember that day

Related Phrases

Pro Tip

Emotional Weight

This phrase often carries emotional significance, so it's commonly used in nostalgic or reflective contexts.

Gold Rule

Contextual Use

Use 'あの日' when referring to a specific, significant day in the past, especially one that evokes strong emotions.

Word Origin

Composed of 'あの' (that) and '日' (day).

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to refer to a specific past day that is significant to the speaker or listener, often carrying emotional weight.

Word Breakdown

あの
that
demonstrative
+
日
day
noun
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