これ

これ is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this,' referring to something near the speaker.

Ko-so-a-do system

• これ: this (near speaker)
• それ: that (near listener)
• あれ: that over there (far from both)
• どれ: which one? (question)

Important distinction

• これ/それ/あれ: pronouns (stand alone)
• この/その/あの: adjectives (modify nouns)

Common patterns

• これは〜です: This is ~
• これを下(くだ)さい: I'll take this / Please give me this
• これはいくらですか: How much is this?
• これで全部(ぜんぶ)です: This is all / That's everything

Usage

これ can refer to physical objects, ideas, or situations close to the speaker's perspective or recently mentioned.