あれ — meaning in English
are
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English meaning
- it pron Used to refer to a thing, animal, or abstract idea that has already been mentioned or is understood.
- 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."
- thingy noun An informal word for an object whose name the speaker can't recall or doesn't need to state.
- 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
あれ is used for these senses in English:
- it The third-person singular neuter personal pronoun used to refer to an inanimate object, abstract entity, or non-human living thing.
- that (degree) To a given extent or degree.
- that (demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action, or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction. [from 9thc.]
- that one A specified object, thing or person (especially one further away/over there or known or mentioned later). (This entry is a translation hub.)
- thingy (informal) A thing (used to refer to something vaguely or when one cannot recall or does not wish to mention its name).
- yon (dated, or, dialectal) Distant, but within sight; (that thing) just over there.
- yonder (literary) The vast distance, particularly the sky or trackless forest.
it — full definition
- pron Used to refer to a thing, animal, or abstract idea that has already been mentioned or is understood.
- pron Used as a placeholder subject in sentences describing weather, time, or general conditions.
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.