あの
Meanings
that (over there)
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Explanation
あの is a demonstrative adjective meaning "that (over there)." It is used before a noun to refer to something that is distant from both the speaker and the listener, or to bring attention to a specific thing already known in the conversation. It cannot stand alone and must modify a noun. Use あの when you want to point to or discuss a thing that is not close to either person, or when you want to clarify which particular thing you mean in a conversation.
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Example sentences
Please look at that book.
That person over there is my teacher.
Is that shop over there cheap?
That movie was interesting.
Who is that person over there?
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