Translation of Japanese word "これ" to English
これ
これ
[kore]
IPA: /kore/
Meaning
determinerThe (thing) here.
How to use
これ (kore) — 'this (thing)'. Near the speaker. Part of the ko-so-a-do system: これ (here) / それ (there) / あれ (over there) / どれ (which). これは何ですか — What is this?
🇬🇧 English
this (thing)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: これ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): これ
Romaji Transcription: kore
Example Sentences
これは私の本です。
これはわたしのほんです。
This is my book.
これを見せてください。
これをみせてください。
Please show me this.
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- これは何ですか？— What is this?
- これをください— Please give me this
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Frequency rank: #6 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "これ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "これ" means "this (thing)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "これ"?▼
The word "これ" is read as "これ" (kore). 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 "これ"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a physical object close to the speaker.".
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