これ
When talking about something close to you, the speaker, you use これ (kore). Think of it as pointing to something right in front of you or in your hand. For example, if you're holding a book, you might say 「これは本です」 (Kore wa hon desu) meaning "This is a book."
It's important to remember that これ specifically refers to a physical object or concept that is near the speaker. It's one of the basic demonstrative pronouns in Japanese, along with それ (sore - that, near the listener) and あれ (are - that, far from both).
Using これ correctly is fundamental for indicating proximity in Japanese conversation. It helps to clarify what you're referring to without needing to name the object directly.
§ What does これ mean?
When you're learning Japanese, one of the first words you'll encounter is これ (kore). It's a fundamental pronoun that means 'this'. But it's not just 'this' in a general sense; it specifically refers to something that is physically close to the speaker. Think of it as 'this thing right here next to me.'
The Japanese language uses a demonstrative system often called the 'ko-so-a-do' series. これ (kore) is part of the 'ko' series, which indicates proximity to the speaker. This is a crucial distinction, as Japanese has different words for 'this' depending on where the item is located relative to the speaker and the listener. For now, focus on これ being for things near *you*.
- DEFINITION
- This (thing near the speaker)
§ When do people use これ?
You'll use これ in a wide variety of situations. It's incredibly versatile. Here are some common scenarios:
- Identifying objects: When you want to point out or name an object that's close to you.
- Asking about objects: If you're curious about an item near you.
- Referring to an idea or situation: Sometimes これ can refer to something abstract that's currently being discussed or is relevant to the immediate situation.
Let's look at some practical examples to make this clearer.
これはペンです。
Kore wa pen desu.
Translation hint: This is a pen. (The pen is near the speaker)
これは何ですか？
Kore wa nan desu ka?
Translation hint: What is this? (Referring to something near the speaker)
You can also use これ when offering something to someone, especially if it's in your hand or very close to you.
どうぞ、これ。
Douzo, kore.
Translation hint: Here, this. (Offering an item near the speaker)
It's important to remember the 'speaker proximity' rule. If the item isn't near you, you'll need a different demonstrative pronoun, which we'll cover later. For now, master これ for everything that's within your immediate reach or conversational context.
Welcome back! Today, we're diving into a very common and essential Japanese word: これ (kore).
- Japanese Word
- これ (kore)
- Pronunciation
- Koh-reh
- CEFR Level
- A2
- Definition
- This (thing near the speaker)
In Japanese, これ (kore) is a demonstrative pronoun that refers to something that is close to the speaker. Think of it as the direct equivalent of "this" in English. It's a fundamental word you'll hear and use constantly. It's part of the こ・そ・あ・ど (ko-so-a-do) series, which covers location and object demonstratives. 今日は、これ (kyō wa, kore) — today, it's これ.
§ Basic Usage of これ
The simplest way to use これ is to point to an object and say 「これ！」 (Kore!). This means "This!" It's a quick way to identify something. But let's look at more complete sentences you'll encounter.
これは何ですか？
Kore wa nan desu ka?
What is this?
This is a classic phrase you'll use when you don't know what something is. It's polite and direct.
これをください。
Kore o kudasai.
Please give me this.
Extremely useful in shops or restaurants. When you're pointing at an item you want to buy or order, this phrase gets the job done.
§ これ at Work
In a professional setting, これ is used to refer to documents, tasks, or items that are physically close or directly related to the current discussion. It's all about context.
これが今日の議題です。
Kore ga kyō no gidaidesu.
This is today's agenda.
Imagine a meeting where the speaker gestures towards a document or presentation on the screen. 「これ」 refers to that specific item.
「これ、ご確認お願いします。」
"Kore, gokakunin onegai shimasu."
"Please confirm this (document/task)."
A common request when handing over a report or file for review. It's concise and polite.
§ これ at School
In a classroom or study environment, これ is used by teachers and students alike to refer to specific learning materials, exercises, or concepts being discussed.
これを読んでください。
Kore o yonde kudasai.
Please read this.
A teacher might say this while pointing to a passage in a textbook or a sentence on the whiteboard.
これが答えですか？
Kore ga kotae desu ka?
Is this the answer?
A student might ask this while pointing to their work or a specific option.
§ これ in the News and Media
While news reports often use more formal language, これ still appears, especially when referring to something directly presented or discussed in the segment.
「これがその証拠です。」
"Kore ga sono shōko desu."
"This is the evidence."
A reporter might say this while displaying a document, photo, or video clip on screen.
「これについて専門家の意見を聞いてみましょう。」
"Kore ni tsuite senmonka no iken o kiite mimashou."
"Let's hear an expert's opinion on this (topic)."
Here, 「これ」 refers to the current news topic or issue being discussed, which is immediately present in the broadcast.
As you can see, これ is incredibly versatile. Pay attention to how native speakers use it in different situations, and you'll quickly get a feel for its nuances. Keep practicing, and you'll master これ in no time!
§ Understanding これ (Kore)
When you're talking about "this" in Japanese, you'll often encounter これ (kore). It's a fundamental word, and understanding how it works is crucial for basic communication. これ refers to something close to the speaker. Think of it as pointing to an object you can easily reach or that's right next to you.
§ The Kore-Sore-Are-Dore System
Japanese has a fantastic system for indicating proximity: the コソアド (kosoado) series. これ is part of this system. Here's a quick breakdown:
- これ (kore): This (thing near the speaker)
- それ (sore): That (thing near the listener)
- あれ (are): That (thing far from both speaker and listener)
- どれ (dore): Which (used when asking about one among several options)
これは本です。
(This is a book.)
In this example, the speaker is holding or pointing to the book.
それは何ですか。
(What is that [near you]?).
Here, the speaker is asking about something near the listener.
あれは富士山です。
(That [over there] is Mount Fuji.)
Mount Fuji is typically far from both people in a conversation.
どれがいいですか。
(Which one is good?).
Used when choosing between several items.
§ Using これ with の (no) to describe nouns
While これ, それ, あれ, and どれ can stand alone, you can also use them with the particle の (no) followed by a noun. This creates words like この (kono), その (sono), あの (ano), and どの (dono).
- Difference
- これ (kore) acts as a pronoun, replacing the noun. この (kono) acts as an adjective, modifying the noun.
これは私のペンです。
(This is my pen.)
Here, これ stands on its own.
このペンは私のです。
(This pen is mine.)
In this case, この directly describes the pen.
§ When to use これ over この, その, あの, どの
The choice between the 'こ・そ・あ・ど' words (これ, それ, あれ, どれ) and the 'この・その・あの・どの' words depends on whether the word is replacing a noun or modifying a noun.
- Use これ (and それ, あれ, どれ) when the noun is clear from context or you don't want to specify it again.
- Use この (and その, あの, どの) when you need to explicitly point out 'this X' or 'that Y'.
§ Common Situations for これ
You'll hear これ a lot in everyday Japanese. Here are some common scenarios:
- Introducing something: When you hand someone an item and say, "This is..."
- Asking for something: When you point to an item and ask, "Can I have this?"
- Referring to an idea or topic just mentioned: "This (idea) is good."
これはどうですか。
(How about this one?)
This is a common phrase when offering an option.
お店で: これをください。
(In a store: Please give me this.)
When pointing to an item you want to buy.
Mastering the difference between これ, それ, あれ, どれ, and their 'の' counterparts is a big step in becoming more comfortable with Japanese. Pay attention to how native speakers use them, and practice using them yourself based on the distance from you and your listener.
रोचक तथ्य
The word 'これ' has remained remarkably consistent in its form and meaning throughout the history of the Japanese language, making it a stable and foundational pronoun.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Often mispronounced with a long 'o' sound instead of a short one.
कठिनाई स्तर
Short, common word.
Short, simple kanji if learned, otherwise hiragana is easy.
Easy to pronounce.
Very common, clear pronunciation.
आगे क्या सीखें
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
Use これ to refer to an object near the speaker.
これは何ですか？ (Kore wa nan desu ka?) - What is this?
When asking about an item the listener possesses, use これ.
これはあなたのペンですか？ (Kore wa anata no pen desu ka?) - Is this your pen?
これ can be used as a subject of a sentence.
これは私の本です。(Kore wa watashi no hon desu.) - This is my book.
これ can be followed by particles such as は (wa), が (ga), を (o), and と (to).
これをください。(Kore o kudasai.) - Please give me this.
When referring to an abstract concept or situation near the speaker, これ can be used.
これは大変ですね。(Kore wa taihen desu ne.) - This is tough, isn't it?
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
これは何ですか？
What is this?
これは (kore wa): This is. 何ですか (nan desu ka): What is it?
これは私の本です。
This is my book.
私の (watashi no): my. 本 (hon): book. です (desu): is/am/are.
これは高いですね。
This is expensive, isn't it?
高い (takai): expensive. ね (ne): isn't it? (seeking agreement).
これは美味しいです。
This is delicious.
美味しい (oishii): delicious.
これはペンです。
This is a pen.
ペン (pen): pen.
これは小さいです。
This is small.
小さい (chiisai): small.
これはとても良いです。
This is very good.
とても (totemo): very. 良い (ii): good.
これはあなたの傘ですか？
Is this your umbrella?
あなたの (anata no): your. 傘 (kasa): umbrella. か (ka): question particle.
これは私のペンです。
This is my pen.
これは何ですか。
What is this?
これは美味しいですね。
This is delicious, isn't it?
これは私が作ったケーキです。
This is the cake I made.
これは少し高いです。
This is a little expensive.
これはあなたの傘ですか。
Is this your umbrella?
これはとても面白い本です。
This is a very interesting book.
これは昨日買ったばかりです。
I just bought this yesterday.
これはただの始まりに過ぎない。我々の目標はもっと大きい。
This is just the beginning. Our goal is much bigger.
これを達成するためには、チーム全員の協力が不可欠だ。
To achieve this, the cooperation of the entire team is essential.
これは私が長年探し求めていた、まさにその答えだ。
This is precisely the answer I have been searching for for many years.
これを機に、私たちの関係を深めていきたいと願っています。
Taking this opportunity, I hope to deepen our relationship.
これは単なる仮説ではなく、多くのデータに基づいた結論だ。
This is not merely a hypothesis, but a conclusion based on extensive data.
これを踏まえ、今後の戦略を再考する必要がある。
Based on this, we need to reconsider our future strategy.
これは、過去の成功体験を乗り越え、新たな挑戦をする良い機会だ。
This is a good opportunity to overcome past successes and take on new challenges.
これを理解するには、その背景にある文化や歴史も学ぶ必要があるだろう。
To understand this, it would also be necessary to learn about the culture and history behind it.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
"これは何ですか？ (Kore wa nan desu ka?)"
What is this?
これ、何ですか？ (Kore, nan desu ka?) - What is this?
neutral"これはいくらですか？ (Kore wa ikura desu ka?)"
How much is this?
すみません、これはいくらですか？ (Sumimasen, kore wa ikura desu ka?) - Excuse me, how much is this?
neutral"これは私のです。(Kore wa watashi no desu.)"
This is mine.
あ、これは私のです。 (A, kore wa watashi no desu.) - Oh, this is mine.
neutral"これは難しい。(Kore wa muzukashii.)"
This is difficult.
うーん、これは難しいですね。 (Uun, kore wa muzukashii desu ne.) - Hmm, this is difficult, isn't it?
neutral"これをお願いします。(Kore o onegai shimasu.)"
Please give me this (or I'll take this).
すみません、これをお願いします。 (Sumimasen, kore o onegai shimasu.) - Excuse me, I'll take this.
neutral"これを見てください。(Kore o mite kudasai.)"
Please look at this.
ちょっと、これを見てください！ (Chotto, kore o mite kudasai!) - Hey, look at this!
neutral"これをください。(Kore o kudasai.)"
Give me this.
これ、ください。 (Kore, kudasai.) - Give me this.
informal"これじゃダメだ。(Kore ja dame da.)"
This won't do / This is no good.
これじゃダメだよ。 (Kore ja dame da yo.) - This won't do.
informal"これしかない。(Kore shika nai.)"
This is all there is / This is the only one.
もうこれしかないよ。 (Mou kore shika nai yo.) - This is all there is now.
neutral"これから。(Kore kara.)"
From now on / Hereafter.
これから頑張ります。 (Kore kara ganbarimasu.) - I will do my best from now on.
neutralइसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
これ (kore) is a demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this one." You use it to refer to a single item that is physically close to the speaker. Think of it as pointing to something right in front of you.
A common mistake is confusing これ (kore) with この (kono). これ is a standalone pronoun, meaning it replaces the noun. For example, 「これは本です。」 (Kore wa hon desu.) means "This is a book." この, however, is a demonstrative adjective and must be followed by a noun. For example, 「この本。」 (Kono hon.) means "This book." You wouldn't say 「このは本です。」
सुझाव
Basic Usage of これ
「これ」 (kore) means "this" or "this one". Use it when the item you're referring to is physically close to you, the speaker.
Pronoun for Things
Remember, 「これ」 is primarily used for things or objects, not people. For people, you would use different terms.
Common Phrases with これ
Practice common phrases like 「これは何ですか？」 (Kore wa nan desu ka? - What is this?) or 「これはいくらですか？」 (Kore wa ikura desu ka? - How much is this?).
Distinguishing これ, それ, あれ
It's crucial to understand the distinction between 「これ」 (kore - this, near speaker), 「それ」 (sore - that, near listener), and 「あれ」 (are - that, far from both). Mastering these three is fundamental.
Using これ with Nouns
When 「これ」 modifies a noun, it changes to 「この」 (kono). For example, 「この本」 (kono hon - this book) instead of 「これ本」.
Don't confuse with この
A common mistake is using 「これ」 directly before a noun. Remember: 「これ」 is a pronoun (stands alone), 「この」 is a determiner (modifies a noun). 「これは本です」 (Kore wa hon desu) vs. 「この本」 (Kono hon).
Practice Pointing
When practicing, literally point to objects near you and say 「これ」. This physical action helps solidify the meaning.
Responding to Questions
If someone asks 「それは何ですか？」 (Sore wa nan desu ka? - What is that?), and the item is now near you, you would respond with 「これは～です」 (Kore wa ~ desu - This is ~).
Repetition is Key
Like any basic vocabulary, the best way to learn 「これ」 is through constant repetition and usage in everyday sentences. Try to incorporate it into your thoughts.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Remember 'これ' (kore) as 'this' item 'core' to your immediate surroundings.
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine holding a core of an apple and saying 'これ' (kore), meaning 'this' apple.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Look around your room. Point to five different objects near you and say 'これ' followed by the object's name in Japanese if you know it, or just 'これ' if you don't. For example: これ (this pen), これ (this book).
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Old Japanese
मूल अर्थ: This
Japonicसांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
In Japanese culture, understanding proximity and social context is crucial, and words like 'これ' (this), 'それ' (that), and 'あれ' (that over there) are fundamental in expressing these nuances. Using 'これ' correctly demonstrates an awareness of the speaker's immediate environment and the relationship between objects and individuals.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
Shopping for items close to you.
- これは何ですか？ (Kore wa nan desu ka?) - What is this (thing near me)?
- これはいくらですか？ (Kore wa ikura desu ka?) - How much is this (thing near me)?
- これは私のです。 (Kore wa watashi no desu.) - This is mine.
Pointing out something you're holding or is immediately next to you.
- これは私の本です。 (Kore wa watashi no hon desu.) - This is my book.
- これは美味しいです。 (Kore wa oishii desu.) - This is delicious.
- これは面白いです。 (Kore wa omoshiroi desu.) - This is interesting.
Referring to an idea or situation you are currently discussing.
- これは問題です。 (Kore wa mondai desu.) - This is a problem.
- これは良い考えです。 (Kore wa yoi kangae desu.) - This is a good idea.
- これは難しいです。 (Kore wa muzukashii desu.) - This is difficult.
When presenting something to someone.
- これをどうぞ。 (Kore o douzo.) - Please take this.
- これを見てください。 (Kore o mite kudasai.) - Please look at this.
- これをお願いします。 (Kore o onegai shimasu.) - I'd like this, please.
Asking someone about an item they are holding or that is very close to them.
- これはあなたの傘ですか？ (Kore wa anata no kasa desu ka?) - Is this your umbrella?
- これはどうですか？ (Kore wa dou desu ka?) - How about this (one)?
- これは誰のですか？ (Kore wa dare no desu ka?) - Whose is this?
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"When you are in a shop and want to ask about an item right in front of you, how would you use 'これ'?"
"Imagine you're showing a friend a photo on your phone. How would you use 'これ' to say 'Look at this'?"
"If you're offering someone a snack that's right next to you, how would you use 'これ'?"
"You've just finished reading a book and want to tell someone 'This book is good.' How would 'これ' fit in?"
"Someone points to something very close to you and asks, 'What is this?' How do you respond using 'これ'?"
डायरी विषय
Write five sentences using 'これ' to describe items you see around you right now.
Describe a situation where you would ask 'これは何ですか？' (Kore wa nan desu ka?).
Think of a time you received a gift. How could you have said 'これをありがとう' (Kore o arigatou - Thank you for this) using 'これ'?
Imagine you are eating something delicious. How would you express 'This is delicious' using 'これ'?
Write a short dialogue between two people where one person uses 'これ' to point out an interesting object.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालThis is a great question! The main difference is their function in a sentence. これ (kore) is a pronoun, meaning it stands in for a noun. Think of it like saying 'this' on its own. For example, 「これはペンです。」 (Kore wa pen desu.) means 'This is a pen.' You're directly referring to the pen.
On the other hand, この (kono) is a demonstrative adjective. It always needs to be followed by a noun, just like 'this' when you say 'this pen'. So, 「このペンは赤いです。」 (Kono pen wa akai desu.) means 'This pen is red.' Here, you're describing a specific pen.
The key is: これ = 'this (thing)' and この = 'this (noun)'.
Using これ (kore) in a question is straightforward. You typically follow it with the particle は (wa) and then your question word, usually 何 (nani/nan) meaning 'what', or you can ask about its identity.
For example:
「これは何ですか？」 (Kore wa nan desu ka?) - 'What is this?' (Asking about an unknown object)
「これはあなたの本ですか？」 (Kore wa anata no hon desu ka?) - 'Is this your book?' (Asking for confirmation about an object's owner)
Remember to include the polite ending ですか (desu ka) for formal questions.
Generally, no, これ (kore) is not used to refer to people. It's primarily used for objects or sometimes abstract concepts.
When referring to people, you'd use other terms like この人 (kono hito - 'this person') or more specific names/titles. Using これ (kore) for a person can sound impolite, like referring to them as an 'it'.
Good question to link them up! Just like English has 'this', 'that', and 'that over there', Japanese has a similar system based on distance from the speaker and listener.
- これ (kore): 'this' - something near the speaker.
- それ (sore): 'that' - something near the listener (or away from the speaker).
- あれ (are): 'that over there' - something far from both the speaker and listener.
This set of words (これ, それ, あれ) are all pronouns and follow the same rules. They are part of the 'ko-so-a-do' series, which you'll learn more about as you progress!
これ (kore) itself isn't inherently polite or impolite. Its politeness level depends on the ending of the sentence it's in.
For instance, 「これはペン。」 (Kore wa pen.) is more casual, while 「これはペンです。」 (Kore wa pen desu.) uses the polite です (desu) form.
So, while これ (kore) is a neutral word, make sure to use appropriate politeness levels in your sentences based on your audience and situation.
Yes, absolutely! While これ (kore) is often taught with concrete objects, it can definitely be used for abstract concepts as well.
For example:
「これはいい考えです。」 (Kore wa ii kangae desu.) - 'This is a good idea.'
「これは大変な状況です。」 (Kore wa taihen na joukyou desu.) - 'This is a difficult situation.'
In these cases, 'this' refers to the idea or situation that is currently being discussed or is present in the speaker's mind.
This is an important distinction! Both relate to 'this' but in different ways:
- これ (kore) means 'this thing' or 'this (one)'. It refers to an object or a concept.
- ここ (koko) means 'here' or 'this place'. It refers to a location.
So, if you want to say 'this is a book', you'd use これ: 「これは本です。」 (Kore wa hon desu.). If you want to say 'it's here', you'd use ここ: 「ここにあります。」 (Koko ni arimasu.)
Yes, there are a few very common and useful phrases with これ (kore)!
- これ、お願いします。 (Kore, onegaishimasu.) - 'This one, please.' (Very useful for ordering or asking for something in a shop.)
- これは... (Kore wa...) - 'This is...' (Often used to introduce something or hesitate slightly before explaining.)
- これはちょっと... (Kore wa chotto...) - 'This is a bit...' (A polite way to decline or express discomfort without being too direct.)
Practicing these will make you sound much more natural!
That's a good observation about Japanese pronunciation! The 're' sound in これ (kore) is often pronounced with a light 'r' that can sometimes sound closer to an 'l' or even a 'd' sound to English speakers.
This is because the Japanese 'r' sound (written as 'r' in romaji) is an alveolar flap, meaning your tongue taps the ridge behind your upper teeth very quickly. It's not the same as the English 'r' sound where your tongue curls back.
Don't worry too much about perfecting it right away; just aim for a quick, light tap of the tongue, and you'll get closer to the natural pronunciation.
While pointing can certainly help clarify what you're referring to, it's generally more polite and clearer to use これ (kore) along with your gesture.
In Japanese culture, excessive pointing directly at people or things can sometimes be considered a bit impolite, especially with your whole hand. Using これ (kore) verbally adds a level of politeness and specificity.
So, a polite gesture (like a cupped hand motion) combined with 「これ、お願いします。」 (Kore, onegaishimasu - 'This one, please.') is the best approach.
खुद को परखो 84 सवाल
___ は ぺんです。(This is a pen.)
To say 'This is a pen' when the pen is near you, you use 'これ'.
___ は なんですか。(What is this?)
When asking 'What is this?' about something close to you, use 'これ'.
___ は わたし の ほん です。(This is my book.)
'これ' is used to indicate something that belongs to you and is nearby.
___ は おいしい です。(This is delicious.)
When referring to food or drink near you that is delicious, you would say 'これ は おいしい です'.
___ を ください。(Please give me this.)
To ask for an item that is close to you, use 'これ を ください'.
___ は いくら ですか。(How much is this?)
When asking the price of an item near you, use 'これ は いくら ですか'.
Which of these means 'this' (thing near the speaker)?
これ (kore) refers to something near the speaker. それ (sore) refers to something near the listener. あれ (are) refers to something far from both. どれ (dore) means 'which one?'.
You see a pen right next to you. How would you refer to it in Japanese?
これ (kore) is used for objects close to the speaker.
Which sentence correctly uses 'これ'?
これは (kore wa) is the correct way to say 'This is...' when the object is near the speaker.
You use 'これ' to talk about something far away from both you and the person you are talking to.
You use あれ (are) for things far away from both speakers. これ (kore) is for things near the speaker.
If a friend hands you a book, you would point to it and say 'これ'.
Since the book is now near you (the speaker), you would use これ (kore).
'これは おいしいです' means 'That is delicious'.
'これは おいしいです' means 'This is delicious'. 'That is delicious' would be 'それは おいしいです' or 'あれは おいしいです' depending on location.
The basic sentence structure in Japanese is Topic + は + Noun + です.
To ask 'What is this?', you use 'これ は 何 です か？'. '何 (nani)' means 'what', and 'か (ka)' is a question particle.
This sentence means 'This is a pen.' following the basic 'Topic + は + Noun + です' pattern.
What is this? (Asking about something close to the speaker)
This is my book.
This is delicious.
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これはペンです。
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これは小さいです。
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これは新しいです。
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The standard Japanese sentence structure places the topic first, followed by the particle は (wa), then the noun, and finally the です (desu) polite copula.
To ask 'What is this?', you put これ (kore) for 'this', は (wa) as the topic particle, 何 (nan) for 'what', and ですか (desu ka) to form a polite question.
これは (Kore wa) indicates 'This is'. 私の (watashi no) means 'my', and 傘 (kasa) means 'umbrella'. です (desu) is the polite copula.
___ は とても おいしい です よ。(This is very delicious!)
The speaker is referring to something near them, so 'これ' (this) is the appropriate pronoun.
「すみません、___ を ください。」(Excuse me, please give me this.)
When asking for an item that is close to the speaker, 'これ' is used.
___ は あなた の です か。(Is this yours?)
The speaker is likely holding or pointing to an item near them, asking if it belongs to the listener. 'これ' fits this context.
___ の 本 は おもしろい です。(This book is interesting.)
'この' is the demonstrative adjective form used before a noun, indicating something near the speaker.
___ 傘 は 誰 の です か。(Whose umbrella is this?)
To describe an umbrella near the speaker, 'この' (this) is used to modify the noun '傘'.
___ カフェ は 雰囲気が いい です。(This cafe has a good atmosphere.)
'この' is used as a demonstrative adjective before 'カフェ' (cafe) to indicate a cafe near the speaker.
You are at a cafe. Describe an item on your table using 'これ'.
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これはコーヒーです。 (Kore wa kōhī desu.)
Your friend asks what you're holding. Write a sentence using 'これ' to identify the object.
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これは私の本です。(Kore wa watashi no hon desu.)
You want to buy something you are holding. How would you ask about its price using 'これ'?
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これはいくらですか。(Kore wa ikura desu ka?)
What is 'これ' referring to?
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A: すみません、これは何ですか？ B: それは日本の伝統的なおもちゃです。 A: そうですか。とても面白いですね。 B: はい、子供たちに人気があります。
What is 'これ' referring to?
Speaker A asks what 'これ' is, and speaker B answers it is a traditional Japanese toy.
Speaker A asks what 'これ' is, and speaker B answers it is a traditional Japanese toy.
What is the customer asking for?
Read this passage:
店員: いらっしゃいませ。 お客様: これをください。 店員: はい、かしこまりました。 お客様: ありがとうございます。
What is the customer asking for?
The phrase 'これをください' (Kore o kudasai) literally means 'Please give me this,' indicating the customer wants to purchase the item.
The phrase 'これをください' (Kore o kudasai) literally means 'Please give me this,' indicating the customer wants to purchase the item.
What is the speaker using daily?
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私の机の上に、新しいペンがあります。これはとても書きやすいです。毎日これを使っています。
What is the speaker using daily?
The passage states 'これはとても書きやすいです。毎日これを使っています。' (Kore wa totemo kakiyasui desu. Mainichi kore o tsukatte imasu.) which means 'This is very easy to write with. I use this every day.' 'これ' refers to the new pen.
The passage states 'これはとても書きやすいです。毎日これを使っています。' (Kore wa totemo kakiyasui desu. Mainichi kore o tsukatte imasu.) which means 'This is very easy to write with. I use this every day.' 'これ' refers to the new pen.
___ は私が探していた本です。
話し手の近くにあるもの（本）を指すので「これ」が適切です。
すみません、___ を見せていただけますか？
話し手が目の前にあるものを指して見たいと要求する際に「これ」を使います。
___ が昨日の会議で話した新しい企画です。
話し手が自分の近くにある、あるいは提示している「新しい企画」を指すので「これ」が適切です。
「このペン、使ってもいいですか？」「ええ、___ をどうぞ。」
話し手が目の前にあるペンを相手に勧める際に「これ」を使います。
___ は私の趣味で集めている切手です。
話し手が自分の近くにある、または提示している「切手」を指すので「これ」が適切です。
「この写真、誰ですか？」「___ は私の家族です。」
話し手が目の前にある写真の中の人物を指して説明する際に「これ」を使います。
Choose the most appropriate response to someone pointing at an object very close to them and asking, 「これは何ですか？」 (Kore wa nan desu ka? - What is this?)
When the speaker uses 'kore' (this) for an object near them, the listener should respond with 'sore' (that) for the object near the speaker (but not near the listener).
A friend hands you a book and says, 「これは面白い本ですよ。」 (Kore wa omoshiroi hon desu yo. - This is an interesting book.). How would you acknowledge it while holding the book?
Since your friend used 'kore' (this) for the book they handed you, it is now near you. You should refer to it as 'sore' (that) as it was something previously referred to as 'this' by the other person, but is now near you.
You are at a store and want to buy a specific item right in front of you. How would you ask the clerk, 'How much is this?'
'Kore' is used for items close to the speaker. Since the item is right in front of you, 'kore' is the correct choice.
If someone asks 「これはあなたの車ですか？」 (Kore wa anata no kuruma desu ka? - Is this your car?), and the car is far away from both of you, the question is grammatically incorrect in terms of demonstrative pronoun usage.
'Kore' is used for objects near the speaker. If the car is far from both, 'are' (that over there) would be more appropriate.
When referring to a concept or idea just mentioned by yourself, it is appropriate to use 「これは…」 (Kore wa...) to continue the explanation.
'Kore' can also be used to refer to concepts or ideas that are 'near' in the discourse, meaning they have just been introduced or are currently being discussed by the speaker.
If you are holding a menu and pointing to a dish, you should ask the waiter, 「それは何ですか？」 (Sore wa nan desu ka? - What is that?)
Since you are holding the menu and pointing to the dish (making it near you), you should use 'kore' (this) to ask about it. The waiter would then refer to it as 'sore'.
The speaker found something they were looking for.
The speaker is presenting something to show the quality of their proposal.
The speaker is talking about achieving a goal that requires teamwork.
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これは、長年の研究の成果です。
Focus: こ・れ・は
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これを機会に、新しいプロジェクトを立ち上げましょう。
Focus: こ・れ・を・き・か・い・に
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これ以上の情報が必要でしたら、遠慮なくお申し付けください。
Focus: こ・れ・い・じょう・の
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This sentence means 'This is the core of the discussion.' The particle 'の' connects '議論' (discussion) and '核心' (core). 'は' marks 'これ' (this) as the topic. 'だ' is a declarative ending.
This sentence means 'This is not the answer we are looking for.' '我々が求めている答え' (the answer we are looking for) is the subject. 'これではない' means 'is not this'.
This sentence means 'This was an unavoidable outcome.' 'これ' (this) is the topic. '避けられない' (unavoidable) modifies '結果' (outcome). 'だった' is the past tense of 'だ'.
空欄に最も適切な語句を選びなさい。この状況下で、私たちが取るべき最善の策は___だ。
話し手の近くにある、または話し手が直接指し示す事柄に対して「これ」が使われます。この文脈では、話し手が考える「最善の策」を直接示唆しています。
次の文で「これ」が指す内容として最も適切なものを選びなさい。彼の発言は常に矛盾している。つまり、___が彼の信頼性を損ねている。
「これ」は直前の文脈全体、特に「彼の発言は常に矛盾している」という内容を指しています。
次の対話文の空欄に最も適切な語句を選びなさい。 A: 彼はいつも約束を破る。 B: まったく同感だ。___が問題なんだよ。
「これ」は話し手Aが提起した「彼が約束を破ること」という問題点を指して使われます。
「これ」は、話し手が相手に提示している抽象的な概念を指す場合にも使用できる。
「これ」は物理的なものだけでなく、抽象的な概念や状況、アイデアなど、話し手の認識範囲内にあるものを指すことができます。
遠く離れた場所にあるものや、過去の出来事について言及する際に「これ」を使用することは適切ではない。
「これ」は基本的に話し手の近くにあるもの、または話し手が現在の文脈で意識しているものを指します。遠く離れたものや過去の出来事には「あれ」や「それ」が使われることが多いです。
「これ」は、文脈によっては、ある意見や提案に対する話し手自身の結論や見解を示す際に使われることがある。
「これ」は、話し手がこれまでの議論や状況を踏まえて導き出した結論や自身の見解を提示する際に用いられることがあります。例えば、「これがいちばんいい方法だ」のように使われます。
Imagine you're giving a detailed presentation in Japanese about a complex new technology you've developed. Describe 'これ' (this) in detail, explaining its intricate functions, its revolutionary impact on the industry, and its future potential. Use advanced vocabulary and sophisticated grammatical structures. Your explanation should be at least 4 sentences long.
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これは、AIと量子コンピューティングを融合させた革新的な新技術です。その複雑な機能は、従来のパラダイムを根本から覆し、情報処理の速度と精度を飛躍的に向上させます。産業界に与えるその影響は計り知れず、医療から金融、製造業に至るまで、あらゆる分野で劇的な変革をもたらすでしょう。この技術の将来性は無限であり、人類の生活様式そのものを再定義する可能性を秘めています。
You are a literary critic analyzing a deeply philosophical Japanese novel. One character often refers to an abstract concept as 'これ'. Write an essay (at least 5 sentences) discussing what 'これ' represents in the context of the novel's overarching themes, exploring its ambiguity, its symbolic weight, and how it contributes to the work's philosophical depth. Use formal and academic Japanese.
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この小説において「これ」という代名詞が指し示すものは、単なる具体的な対象を超越し、むしろ人間の存在意義や宇宙の真理といった哲学的問いに深く根差しています。その曖昧性は読者に多様な解釈を促し、作品の多層的な意味構造を形成する上で不可欠な要素となっています。具体的には、登場人物が抱く内面の葛藤や、彼らが直面する倫理的ジレンマを「これ」が象徴的に示唆していると解釈できます。ゆえに、「これ」は小説の主題を深く掘り下げ、読者に形而上学的な思索を促す上で極めて重要な役割を担っていると言えるでしょう。最終的に、「これ」は人間の限界と可能性、そして存在する意味そのものを問いかける深遠な問いとして機能しているのです。
You are a seasoned diplomat giving a nuanced speech at an international conference, referring to a delicate political situation as 'これ'. Write a sophisticated, politically sensitive explanation (at least 4 sentences) of 'これ', carefully outlining the historical context, the various stakeholders involved, and the potential diplomatic solutions. Maintain a respectful yet firm tone.
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現在私たちが直面している「これ」という状況は、複雑な歴史的背景と複数の関係者の利害が絡み合っており、極めて繊細な配慮を要します。この問題の根源には、過去数十年にわたる政治的、経済的、そして文化的な対立が深く横たわっています。各国の思惑が交錯する中で、我々は対話と相互理解に基づいた外交的解決を模索しなければなりません。私は、関係各国が共通の目標に向かって建設的な議論を重ねることで、この困難な「これ」を乗り越え、持続可能な平和と安定を築き上げることができると確信しております。
この文章において、「これ」という言葉が最も適切に指し示すものは何ですか？
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科学者たちは、未知の物質を指して「これ」と表現することがよくあります。彼らは「これは我々の理解を超えた特性を示している」と述べ、その物質の特異な振る舞いを分析するために、最新の設備と知見を総動員しています。これまでの常識を覆す可能性を秘めた「これ」の発見は、科学界に大きな衝撃を与え、新たな研究パラダイムの幕開けを予感させます。しかし、「これ」の危険性も指摘されており、厳重な管理下での研究が求められています。
この文章において、「これ」という言葉が最も適切に指し示すものは何ですか？
文章全体を通して、「これ」が「我々の理解を超えた特性を示している」未知の物質として語られているためです。
文章全体を通して、「これ」が「我々の理解を超えた特性を示している」未知の物質として語られているためです。
筆者によると、哲学者は「これ」をどのように捉えていますか？
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ある哲学者が著書の中で、「これ」を人間の存在の根源的な問いと結びつけて論じています。彼は「これ」が、我々が日常的に経験する現象の背後にある、より深遠な実体を指すと主張します。その実体は言語では完全に表現しきれないものであり、詩的な比喩や抽象的な思考を通してのみ接近可能である、と。この解釈は、多くの読者に「これ」とは何か、という問いを深く考えさせるきっかけとなっています。
筆者によると、哲学者は「これ」をどのように捉えていますか？
文章中で「『これ』を人間の存在の根源的な問いと結びつけて論じている」と明言されており、「日常的に経験する現象の背後にある、より深遠な実体」と説明されています。
文章中で「『これ』を人間の存在の根源的な問いと結びつけて論じている」と明言されており、「日常的に経験する現象の背後にある、より深遠な実体」と説明されています。
この歴史家が「これ」に関して最も関心を持っていることは何ですか？
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歴史家が古い文献を分析する中で、ある出来事を指して「これ」と記された箇所に注目しました。その出来事は、当時の政治状況を劇的に変えた転換点であったと考えられています。しかし、文献には詳細な記述がなく、「これ」が具体的に何を指すのかは、長年の議論の的となってきました。歴史家は、周辺の記述や同時代の他の資料を丹念に検証し、「これ」が指し示す歴史的事実を再構築しようと試みています。
この歴史家が「これ」に関して最も関心を持っていることは何ですか？
文章の最後で「『これ』が具体的に何を指すのかは、長年の議論の的となってきました。歴史家は、周辺の記述や同時代の他の資料を丹念に検証し、『これ』が指し示す歴史的事実を再構築しようと試みています。」と述べられているためです。
文章の最後で「『これ』が具体的に何を指すのかは、長年の議論の的となってきました。歴史家は、周辺の記述や同時代の他の資料を丹念に検証し、『これ』が指し示す歴史的事実を再構築しようと試みています。」と述べられているためです。
This sentence means 'Judgment varies depending on the situation.' '状況によって' means 'depending on the situation,' '判断は' is 'judgment,' and '異なる' means 'varies.'
This means 'It is necessary to consider from multiple perspectives.' '多角的に' means 'from multiple angles/perspectives,' '考慮する' means 'to consider,' and '必要がLある' means 'there is a need to.'
This translates to 'It's difficult to gauge the true meaning of his remarks.' '彼の発言は' is 'his remarks,' '真意を' is 'the true meaning,' and '測りかねる' means 'it's difficult to gauge/measure.'
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Basic Usage of これ
「これ」 (kore) means "this" or "this one". Use it when the item you're referring to is physically close to you, the speaker.
Pronoun for Things
Remember, 「これ」 is primarily used for things or objects, not people. For people, you would use different terms.
Context is Key
Often, you can use 「これ」 without explicitly naming the object if the context is clear. For example, pointing to an apple and saying 「これはりんごです」 (Kore wa ringo desu - This is an apple).
Common Phrases with これ
Practice common phrases like 「これは何ですか？」 (Kore wa nan desu ka? - What is this?) or 「これはいくらですか？」 (Kore wa ikura desu ka? - How much is this?).
संबंधित सामग्री
यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
संबंधित मुहावरे
general के और शब्द
いくつか
B1An unspecified small number of things; some, a few.
ちょっと
A2A little; a moment; a bit. Small amount or short time.
すこし
A2A little; a few.
さっき
A2A little while ago; a short time past.
能力
A1Nouryoku refers to the mental or physical power, skill, or capacity required to perform a specific task or function. It can describe both innate talent and skills acquired through learning and practice.
異常
A1A word used to describe something that deviates from the normal state, standard, or expected pattern. It often implies a problem, malfunction, or an extraordinary occurrence that requires attention or investigation.
～について
A2About, concerning; indicates topic.
〜について
B1About, concerning; on the subject of.
～ぐらい
A2about, approximately
ぐらい
A2About; approximately; to the extent of.
