Translation of Japanese word "あれ" to English
あれ
あれ
[are]
IPA: /are/
How to use
あれ (are) — 'that (over there)'. Far from both speaker and listener. あれ？ (interjection) — 'Oh? / Huh?' (expressing mild surprise).
🇬🇧 English
that over there
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: あれ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あれ
Romaji Transcription: are
Example Sentences
あれは車です。
あれはくるまです。
That over there is a car.
あれを見てください。
あれをみてください。
Please look at that over there.
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- あれは何ですか？— What is that (over there)?
- あれ？— Oh? / Huh? (mild surprise)
Frequency rank: #8 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "あれ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "あれ" means "that over there" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "あれ"?▼
The word "あれ" is read as "あれ" (are). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to point to things or events that are far away.".
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