Translation of Japanese word "あなた" to English
あなた
あなた
[anata]
IPA: /a.na.ta/
Meaning
NounThe people spoken, or written to, as an object.
How to use
あなた (anata) — 'you'. Polite second-person pronoun. In Japanese, the subject is often dropped when clear from context. Between couples, anata can mean 'darling / dear'. Avoid overusing — using the person's name + さん is more natural.
🇬🇧 English
you
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: あなた
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あなた
Romaji Transcription: anata
Example Sentences
あなたは何をしていますか。
あなたは なにを していますか。
What are you doing?
あなたの名前は何ですか。
あなたの なまえは なに ですか。
What is your name?
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Common phrases
- あなたは〜ですか— Are you ~?
- あなたの名前は？— What is your name?
This concept in other languages
Frequency rank: #2 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "あなた" mean?▼
The Japanese word "あなた" means "you" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "あなた"?▼
The word "あなた" is read as "あなた" (anata). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "あなた"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the person being addressed.".
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