How to say "This" in Japanese
If you are wondering what's the Japanese word for "This" you've come to the right place!
the Japanese word for "This" is "Kore", written in japanese as "これ".
Here's a more detailed explanation:
The Japanese pronoun 'これ (これ)' means 'this'. It is used to refer to something that is close to the speaker, either physically or in terms of relevance. 'これ' is often used when the object is within the speaker's immediate vicinity or when the speaker is holding the object. For example: This is my book「これは私の本です」(これはわたしのほんです). What is this?「これは何ですか?」(これはなんですか?). It is important to note that 'これ' is used for objects, not for people. For people, the pronoun 'この人 (このひと)' or 'この方 (このかた)' would be more appropriate.
Now, let's make sure you understand this word the other way around too.
What does "Kore" mean in japanese?
"Kore" means "This" .
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How to write "This" in Japanese
To make really sure you learn this word, I'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 "こ" is read as "ko". And The hiragana "れ" is read as "re".