あの

This is the 327th most frequent Japanese word.


あの

"あの" means "that (over there)" or is used as a hesitation word like "um" in conversation.


The word 'あの' is used here as a demonstrative adjective, indicating a room that is known or has been previously mentioned.

あの部屋は非常に広いです。

That room is really spacious.


The word 'あの' is used here as a demonstrative adjective, referring to a person who is not close but can be identified visually or contextually.

あの人は誰ですか?

Who is that person?


The word 'あの' is used as an interjection here, serving as a filler word to politely draw attention or initiate speech.

あの、ちょっといいですか?

Um, may I have a moment?