あの — meaning in English
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English meaning
- that det Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this."
- yon det That, over there; used to point out something visible but at a distance.
- yonder adv In or at a place that is visible but some distance away.
Senses
あの is used for these senses in English:
- that (demonstrative) The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
- yon (dated, or, dialectal) Distant, but within sight; (that thing) just over there.
- you know (informal) Expression signifying a pause or hesitation.
that — full definition
- det Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this."
- pron Used in place of a noun already mentioned, to refer to it again.
- conj Used to introduce a clause explaining or reporting something, often after verbs like "say," "think," or "know."
- pron Used to introduce extra information about a noun already mentioned (a relative clause), similar to "which" or "who."
- adv To the degree just mentioned; so.
yon — full definition
- det That, over there; used to point out something visible but at a distance.
- adv Over there; in that direction.