Meaning of 彼 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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彼JLPT 5
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Kana Readingあれ, あ
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Romajiare, a
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- that (indicating something distant from both speaker and listener (in space, time or psychologically), or something understood without naming it directly)
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- Parts of speech
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- that person (used to refer to one's equals or inferiors)
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- Parts of speech
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- over there
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- Parts of speech
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- down there (i.e. one's genitals)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- period; menses
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- Parts of speech
- interjection (kandoushi)
- Meaning
- hey (expression of surprise or suspicion); eh?
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- that (something mentioned before which is distant psychologically or in terms of time)
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Example Sentences
彼, あれ, あ used in context
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He works for a bank.
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He acted like a madman.
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He wishes to erase bad memories.
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Sometimes he can be a strange guy.
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He's kicking me!
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あ！蝶々がいる！
Oh, there's a butterfly!
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