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How to say "That" in Japanese | あんな

If you are wondering what's the Japanese word for "That" you've come to the right place!

the Japanese word for "That" is "Anna", written in japanese as "あんな".

Here's a more detailed explanation:

The Japanese determiner 'あんな (あんな)' is used to refer to something in a way that implies a certain characteristic or quality, often with a sense of distance or unfamiliarity. It is typically used when the speaker is referring to something that is not present or is being discussed in a general sense. For example: I don't like that kind of person「あんな人は好きじゃない」(あんないとはすきじゃない). That kind of thing is dangerous「あんなことは危ない」(あんなことはあぶない). It's important to note that 'あんな' is often used to express a negative or undesirable quality, but it can also be used in a neutral or positive context depending on the situation.

Now, let's make sure you understand this word the other way around too.

What does "Anna" mean in japanese?

"Anna" means "That" .

To make really sure you learn this word, We've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this word and of the characters that comprise it.

But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.

Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.

This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:

The hiragana "あ" is read as "a". The hiragana "ん" is read as "n". And The hiragana "な" is read as "na".