この

この

pre-noun adjectival

this (before noun)

1. this (modifying a noun)

A demonstrative adjective used before nouns to indicate something close to the speaker.

この本(ほん)は面白(おもしろ)いです。

This book is interesting.

この辺(へん)に銀行(ぎんこう)はありますか。

Is there a bank around here?

この人(ひと)は誰(だれ)ですか。

Who is this person?

この映画(えいが)を見(み)たことがありますか。

Have you seen this movie?

この店(みせ)のラーメンはとてもおいしいですよ。

The ramen at this shop is very delicious.

この is a pre-noun demonstrative meaning 'this' - it must directly precede a noun.

KO-SO-A-DO SERIES (adjectival):

この: this (near speaker)
その: that (near listener)
あの: that (far from both)
どの: which?

Forms

これ: this (standalone pronoun)
ここ: here (place)
こちら: this way/person (polite)

Common expressions

この辺(へん): around here
この間(あいだ): the other day
この頃(ごろ): these days, lately
この前(まえ): before this, last time

Watch out

この cannot stand alone. Use これ for 'this' without a noun.

Related Words

Compare: その (that (near listener))

Compare: あの (that (far from both))

Related: どの (which? (the question form))

Related: これ (this (standalone pronoun))

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Added 2026.1.7 21:11 · Revised 2026.9.2 11:55

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