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 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:
- これ: this (standalone pronoun)
- ここ: here (place)
- こちら: this way/person (polite)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- この辺: around here
- この間: the other day
- この頃: these days, lately
- この前: before this, last time
IMPORTANT:
この cannot stand alone. Use これ for 'this' without a noun.