この本

kono hon
noun phraseBeginner this book
informal

A book that is being referred to or pointed out in the current context

この本を読みましたか?

Have you read this book?

💡

Used to specify a particular book in conversation or writing, often when pointing to it or referring to it in context.

Collocations

この本を読むto read this bookこの本を買うto buy this book

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Reference

この本 is used to refer to a book that is physically present or recently mentioned in the conversation.

Gold Rule

Specificity

Always refers to a specific book in the current context, not a general or hypothetical one.

📖Word Origin

Combination of この (this) and 本 (book)

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to a specific book in the immediate context.

Word Breakdown

この
this
demonstrative
+
book
noun
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