GrammarJLPT N5
this (near speaker)
PronounAdverb

Also written as 此れ

Definitions

  1. 1. this
  2. 2. this one
  3. 3. this person
  4. 4. now
A demonstrative pronoun used to refer to something close to the speaker, equivalent to "this" or "this one" in English. It points to an object within the speaker's immediate reach or personal space.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

This!

Sentence 1

I told myself, "This is fine."

Sentence 2

It's raining today, so I'll take this with me.

Sentence 3

Hmm, this doesn't feel quite right.

Sentence 4

Are you seriously sure this is okay?

Sentence 5

Oh no, I forgot this!