- this; this oneword usually written using kana aloneindicating an item near the speaker, the action of the speaker, or the current topicsee also それ, あれ and
- this personword usually written using kana aloneusu. indicating someone in one's in-group
- now; this point (in time)word usually written using kana aloneas これから, これまで, etc.
- heredated termword usually written using kana alone
- used to stress the subject of a sentenceformal or literary termword usually written using kana alone
- I; mearchaism
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- this; this one
- now; this point (in time)
- here
- used to stress the subject of a sentence
- I; me
"これ" is used to refer to a specific object or person that is close to the speaker.
"これ" can also indicate the current moment in time.
"これ" can be used to indicate a specific location or point.
"これ" can be used to emphasize the subject of a sentence.
"これ" can be used informally to refer to oneself.
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"Dad, this a real sword?" "Of course, it is a duel after all."
Nevertheless, devout conversation on spiritual things helps no little with spiritual progress.