あの
Meanings
Pre-noun adjective
Usually written in kana
1. that; those; the
someone or something distant from both speaker and listener, or situation unfamiliar to both speaker and listener
Pitch accent
Top 100
Used in vocabulary (11 in total)
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
Examples (200 in total)
Look at that house.
That happiness won't last.
That book is a new book.
That water isn't cold.
Can you see the picture?
That answer is wrong.
That gray building?
That glass is yours.
I like that movie.
I'm staying at that hotel.
Can't you hear the sound?
That student was there.
How beautiful that flower is!
Hey, what's that noise?
You look at that tree.
Who is that young guy?
Why did you write that letter?
I can't stand that attitude of his.
That money isn't mine.
What is that cat doing?
What is that huge building?
"Have you brought that book?" "Oh, I've forgotten it!"
This dish is more delicious than that one.
I want that doll!
That boy is his brother.
That box is made of wood.
You shouldn't trust that man.
That television set is both big and expensive.
That house belongs to him.
Do those insects sting?
We had a lot of thunder that summer.
I saw the game live.
Can you please close that window?
I wish I could buy that house cheap.
How did you deal with the matter?
I wonder if she is staying at that hotel.
Don't swim in that pond.
Is he the owner of that car?
Try on that shirt.
I want to watch that movie again.
How did you pull off that agreement?
Was that word appropriate in that situation?
Where were you that night?
That flower has a strong smell.
I lived in that house when I was a kid.
Tie the horse to that tree.
Don't you think the dog is smart?
Are you going to eat that cookie?
Did you see that show yesterday?
Who is that lady?
Are you on the committee?
How high is that building?
That gentleman must be a doctor.
Look at that mountain.
How can I forget those days?
I came across him in that store.
That toy is made of wood.
I am still waiting for him since that day.
You didn't seem to want that book.
Have you ever been to that village?
I know that boy whom you don't know.
I like that dress better than this one.
The girl standing over there is my sister Sue.
I've heard that story before.
This is the place where the incident happened.
I believe that the boy is honest.
This book isn't as heavy as that one.
This castle is more beautiful than that.
This tree is tall, but that one is even taller.
Everyone loves that place.
That was the best day of my life.
They sell various kinds of goods at that store.
This is the key that opened that door.
I will not borrow money from those people.
Which is older, this book or that one?
She doesn't want to live there ever again.
What were you two doing up there?
Do you know that crying boy?
Are you going to buy that dress you were looking at yesterday?
Are you acquainted with the man?
Why do you consider that incident important?
This flower is more beautiful than that one.
It is difficult for me to solve that problem.
That cloud looks like my dog.
You, too, should've seen that movie.
This is the place where the accident was.
I've forgotten how to play that song.
This novel is much longer than that.
He has great belief in that doctor.
These books can be had at that store.
That lake looks like an ocean.
This book isn't as interesting as that book.
That store sells newspapers and magazines.
The price of that bicycle was too high.
Which is easier, this book or that book?
That cat has beautiful fur.
I watched that old building being torn down.
She looks beautiful in that dress.
Um, excuse me. What line is this?
I did that work on the orders of my boss.
This book is as interesting as that book.
Can you read that sign ahead of us?
Did you read that thick book?
This wine is inferior to that one in flavor.
The matter has not been settled yet.
How did you come to know that gentleman?
He lives in that yellow house.
Who is the woman dressed in pink?
If you climb up that hill, you can see the ocean.
That organization is corrupt to the core.
This desk is as good as that one.
One of them is a spy.
Look! There's a bird in that tree.
He began to work for that company last year.
This ball is that boy's treasure.
The director is sensitive to criticism.
If that guitar weren't so expensive, I could buy it.
He had his car stolen in that parking lot.
Hey, look at that girl with her arms folded.
What's the name of the mountain range?
I may have seen that girl somewhere.
I didn't buy anything at that store.
That woman knows where I live.
I remember meeting that man before.
Which is your book, this one or that one?
This tree is about as tall as that one.
What's that building behind the hospital?
Do you see that ship near the island?
That company has been very successful up to now.
Which of those girls do you like?
We believe he will succeed, for he has talent.
I remember singing that song long ago.
"I want that book," he said to himself.
I saw the picture you took of that fish.
This book is much more interesting than that one.
My house is situated on the other side of that bridge.
Do you plan to spend your whole life in that store?
His abilities were not appreciated in that school.
I had my shoes mended at that store.
I'll buy that old clock no matter how expensive it is.
Now that I have enough money, I can get that camera.
It is a pity that the teacher is leaving our school.
Let's climb that mountain to see it.
Look at that tower standing on the hill.
My father was, I think, a little drunk then.
She is connected with that company.
Who's that boy standing at the door?
"You had better not wear the red dress." "Why not?"
What is that building whose door is painted white?
By the way, did you find the umbrella that you lost that time?
That big boy is bullying the little children.
I remember telling her that news.
He has had that job for decades.
I cannot forget those kind people.
The king once lived in that palace.
In comparison with this, that is far better.
In terms of salary, that job is fantastic.
I wish I could have eaten at that restaurant with you.
Do you think he did the job on his own?
Is that tall man this boy's father?
I saw a shadow move behind that tree!
I think that car is a little too small for you.
Who in the world is the fellow over there?
I used to go to that library to study.
What's that big building ahead of us?
Does she dare to go into the forest?
We live in that apartment just over the street.
The vegetables at that store didn't look very fresh.
If I'd had more money, I'd have bought that pen.
"Did you hear the lecture in that class yesterday?" asked the student.
I often think of the place where we met each other.
It is no use blaming him for the accident now.
He finally succeeded in climbing that mountain.
That sofa is less expensive than this table.
What that politician said is not at all true.
Without water, the soldiers would have died.
That boy often breaks our windows with a ball.
My son has read every book on that shelf.
We all agree in liking the teacher.
This book is much more useful than that one.
He's in debt to the bank because he bought that big house.
In a sense you are right in refusing to join that club.
It was the tall man in the long, black coat.
I'll never forget what Father said then.
How will they get through the cold winter in that tent?
We bought a camera, a clock and some dishes in that store.
That shirt is very dirty. It needs washing before you go to school.
I don't know what went on last night, but they're not speaking to each other this morning.
If my mother had still been alive, she would have helped me at that time.
If I had bought the painting then, I would be rich now.
Do you like that sofa?
It's on the first floor of that building.
I think it's dangerous to swim in that river.
It is impossible for us to cross that river.
They sat in the shade of that big tree.
Wow, it's been more than 10 years since I graduated from that school.
The old church on the hill dates back to the twelfth century.
He earns more than five hundred dollars a month in that job.
I see a girl standing under that tree.
This house is ten years old, but that house over there is quite new.