Translation of Japanese word "その" to English
その
その
[sono]
IPA: /sono/
Meaning
determinerThe (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
How to use
その (sono) — 'that ~ (near the listener, before noun)'. その本 — that book. その人 — that person.
🇬🇧 English
that (before noun)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: その
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): その
Romaji Transcription: sono
Example Sentences
その車は速い。
そのくるまははやい。
That car is fast.
その人と話した。
そのひととはなした。
I talked to that person.
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Common phrases
- その通り— exactly
- その結果— as a result
- その後— after that
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Frequency rank: #218 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "その" means "that (before noun)" in English.
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