the in Japanese
the in Japanese is adj.1 + れば + adj.1 程 + adj.2, その, ザ — the means used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
the in Japanese
adj.1 + れば + adj.1 程 + adj.2
With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.
その
Pronounced: sono
The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
ザ
Pronounced: za
The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
正しく
Pronounced: masashiku
The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
正に
Pronounced: masani
The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
ザ
Pronounced: za
Used in many idiomatic expressions and proverbs to refer to common objects, roles, or situations connected with something definite, in the manner of an analogy
その
Pronounced: sono
Used before an adjective, indicating all things (especially persons) described by that adjective. [from 9th c.]
What does "the" mean?
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article Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
"Please close the door."
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adv Used with comparative adjectives to show one thing changing in step with another.
"The more you practice, the better you get."
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the in a sentence
- Please close the door.
- The sun rises in the east.
- The more you practice, the better you get.
- The longer we waited, the more nervous she became.
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What is "the" in Japanese?
"the" in Japanese is adj.1 + れば + adj.1 程 + adj.2, その, ザ. the means: Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
How do you use "the" in a sentence?
Example: "Please close the door." In Japanese, "the" is adj.1 + れば + adj.1 程 + adj.2, その, ザ.
Are there other ways to say "the" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "the": adj.1 + れば + adj.1 程 + adj.2, その, ザ, 正しく, 正に.
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