あの
- that; those; theword usually written using kana alonesomeone or something distant from both speaker and listener, or situation unfamiliar to both speaker and listenersee also どの, この and その
pre-noun adjectival (rentaishi)
Other forms
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- that; those; the
- 2nd meaning of the word
"Ano" is used to refer to something that is located away from both the speaker and the listener. It can be used as a demonstrative pronoun or adjective.
In informal speech, "ano" can also be used as a filler word to indicate hesitation, surprise, or thinking.
Example sentences
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Mama! That lady and man are holding hands, they're great friends aren't they!
"Er, Karin ..., shouldn't we call it a night soon?" "No! No quitting while ahead! Next time I'll win for sure!"
That 'Ayumi' kid, only 13 but has performed in movies and theatres as a child actor since she was five.
You haven't fallen in love, have you!? I won't have it! Having that man become my brother-in-law; I absolutely hate that!
That red cloth is a "fukusa"; it is a vital tool used to cleanse the tea equipment.