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?

RELATED FORMS:

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

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

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Added 2026.1.7 21:11 · Revised 2026.5.14 2:11
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