アレ

are
pronounBeginner that (over there)
informal

A demonstrative pronoun referring to something distant from both the speaker and listener

アレは何ですか?

What is that over there?

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Used to point out something far away. Often accompanied by a gesture.

Collocations

アレを見るto look at thatアレを取るto take that

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

Use 'are' when pointing at something far from both you and the listener. For closer objects, use 'sore' (that near you) or 'kore' (this near me).

📖Word Origin

Derived from the demonstrative pronoun system in Japanese, where 'are' indicates distance from both speaker and listener

📝Usage Notes

In casual speech, 'are' is often pronounced as 'are' or 'aree'. In formal contexts, 'are' may be replaced with 'sore' or 'kore' depending on proximity.

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