この
kono
What does "この" mean in English?
thisこの本は面白いです。
This book is interesting.
How to use "この" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formalinformal
A determiner used to indicate something close to the speaker or in the immediate context.
この映画を見ましたか？
Have you seen this movie?
このケーキはおいしいです。
This cake is delicious.
Often used to point to something physically close to the speaker or in the current conversation.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Proximity Indicator
'この' is used to indicate something close to the speaker, similar to 'this' in English.
Gold Rule
Contextual Usage
Always used to refer to something in the immediate context or physically close to the speaker.
Word Origin
Derived from the demonstrative pronoun 'この' in Old Japanese, used to indicate proximity.
Usage Notes
Used to refer to something near the speaker or in the immediate context. Often paired with nouns to specify 'this [noun]'.
Word Breakdown
こ
proximity indicator
rootの
possessive particle
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