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.
Looks like that tree is going to fall down!
That water isn't cold.
Thank you for that.
I loved that house.
Who is that old man?
That movie was amazing.
I want that bag.
I need those shoes.
Can't you hear the sound?
That house is very small.
I don't like that store.
That student was there.
How beautiful that flower is!
Hey, what's that noise?
Who is that young guy?
Why did you write that letter?
That money isn't mine.
I can't stand that attitude of his.
What is that cat doing?
"Have you brought that book?" "Oh, I've forgotten it!"
This dish is more delicious than that one.
That white building is a hospital.
That boy is his brother.
That girl's eyes are blue.
Who is that pretty girl?
Those children are waiting for their mother.
Do those insects sting?
I saw the game live.
That shop has many customers.
How did you deal with the matter?
I wonder if she is staying at that hotel.
What do those lights signify?
Don't go anywhere near that room.
Is he the owner of that car?
I want to watch that movie again.
I can't get that song out of my head.
How did you pull off that agreement?
What he lacks is courage.
That flower has a strong smell.
I lived in that house when I was a kid.
That flag is very beautiful.
Tie the horse to that tree.
Are you going to eat that cookie?
"Where are you staying?" "At that hotel."
Did you see that show yesterday?
There appears to be a party in that house.
Are you on the committee?
How high is that building?
Can I make an international call with that phone?
That cat is quite fat.
That woman is very arrogant.
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 like that dress better than this one.
The girl standing over there is my sister Sue.
I've heard that story before.
He might have been sleeping at that time.
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.
That pretty girl is my sister.
That was the best day of my life.
They sell various kinds of goods at that store.
That dog runs very fast.
Do you know who is looking at that picture?
This is the key that opened that door.
I will not borrow money from those people.
Which is older, this book or that one?
That book is worth reading.
What were you two doing up there?
She doesn't want to live there ever again.
At that store, they deal in fish and meat.
She came damn late.
Are you going to buy that dress you were looking at yesterday?
Why do you consider that incident important?
Are you acquainted with the man?
It is difficult for me to solve that problem.
That bastard tried to kill me.
This is the place where the accident was.
I've forgotten how to play that song.
That hotel serves very good food.
There was a strong wind that day.
This novel is much longer than that.
He has great belief in that doctor.
What is that building with the green roof?
These books can be had at that store.
This book isn't as interesting as that book.
That store sells newspapers and magazines.
That cat has beautiful fur.
Which is easier, this book or that book?
She looks beautiful in that dress.
That day I ate lunch there.
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.
How high is that mountain?
Are you going to go see that movie?
Who organized that meeting?
Did you read that thick book?
Those cats are liked by her.
Can you read that sign ahead of us?
I wonder who's buried in that tomb.
This wine is inferior to that one in flavor.
He lives in that yellow house.
How did you come to know that gentleman?
What did you think of that book?
The dog always barks at me.
This desk is as good as that one.
That organization is corrupt to the core.
Look! There's a bird in that tree.
He began to work for that company last year.
This ball is that boy's treasure.
You should cut off your connections with that group.
He had his car stolen in that parking lot.
If that guitar weren't so expensive, I could buy it.
Hey, look at that girl with her arms folded.
I may have seen that girl somewhere.
I don't know who that boy is.
That little girl is my sister's friend.
I remember meeting that man before.
Which is your book, this one or that one?
This tree is about as tall as that one.
Do you see that ship near the island?
This box is not as big as that one.
That company has been very successful up to now.
I remember singing that song long ago.
"I want that book," he said to himself.
This book is much more interesting than that one.
My house is situated on the other side of that bridge.
His abilities were not appreciated in that school.
Do you plan to spend your whole life in that store?
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.
Let's climb that mountain to see it.
It is a pity that the teacher is leaving our school.
You can see the sea from that hilltop.
My father was, I think, a little drunk then.
She is connected with that company.
Who's that boy standing at the door?
What is that building whose door is painted white?
"You had better not wear the red dress." "Why not?"
That song was very popular three years ago.
By the way, did you find the umbrella that you lost that time?
I remember telling her that news.
The promise I made then still holds.
He has had that job for decades.
I cannot forget those kind people.
I think that style of dress will return again next year.
Seen from a plane, that island is very beautiful.
The king once lived in that palace.
In comparison with this, that is far better.
In terms of salary, that job is fantastic.
This hat isn't as expensive as that one.
I wish I could have eaten at that restaurant with you.
Do you think he did the job on his own?
You should have seen that movie last night.
Look at that pole in the square.
Is that tall man this boy's father?
The boy tried moving the heavy sofa.
I saw a shadow move behind that tree!
I think that car is a little too small for you.
What is that big building in front of us?
We put the desk by that window.
Who in the world is the fellow over there?
I used to go to that library to study.
Does she dare to go into the forest?
We live in that apartment just over the street.
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 store sells many things besides furniture.
What was I wearing at that time? Do you remember?
No matter how hard I try, I can't swim to that rock.
I am very happy that you have agreed to that plan.
According to what they say, that boy is very good at singing.
My son has read every book on that shelf.
The dinner he ate this evening was inferior in quality to that dinner.
This book is much more useful than that one.
He's in debt to the bank because he bought that big house.
When the earthquake occurred, I happened to be watching TV.
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.
We bought a camera, a clock and some dishes in that store.
If he had worked hard at that time, he would have succeeded.
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.
It is impossible for us to cross that river.
They sat in the shade of that big tree.
She has already lived in that town for five years.
Wow, it's been more than 10 years since I graduated from that school.
That teacher sometimes hits his students, but no one complains.
The old church on the hill dates back to the twelfth century.