JLPT N5 · Reference, existence, and questions

この/その/あの + N

Modifies a noun according to the object's distance

Meaning

Modifies a noun according to the object's distance.

Formation

  1. Only before a noun: この本 (never これ本)
  2. Same distance system as これ・それ・あれ

When to use it

Core use
Modifies a noun according to the object's distance

Example

このほん面白いおもしろいです

This book is interesting.

Important notes

  • Word forms and particle choice depend on the pattern's role in the sentence.

Common mistakes

  • Do not reorder or reshape the highlighted parts to match English word order.

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