Translation of Japanese word "あの" to English
あの
あの
[ano]
IPA: /ano/
How to use
あの (ano) — 'that ~ over there (before noun)'. あの人 — that person (over there). Also used in a hesitant way: あの〜 — Umm... / Well. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
that over there (adj)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: あの
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あの
Romaji Transcription: ano
Example Sentences
あの山は高くてすごい。
あのやまはたかいてすごい。
That mountain is tall and amazing.
あの人と話した。
あのひととはなした。
I talked to that person.
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Common phrases
- あの〜— Um... / Well... (hesitation)
Frequency rank: #219 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "あの" mean?▼
The Japanese word "あの" means "that over there (adj)" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "あの山は高くてすごい。".
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