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that person (polite)
A polite way to refer to a third person. More respectful than あの人 and appropriate for formal situations or when speaking about someone of higher status.
あの方 is a polite pronoun for referring to a third person who is not present or who is at a distance. Part of the ko-so-a-do demonstrative system.
Register
Related words
- この方: this person (near speaker)
- その方: that person (near listener)
- あの方: that person (far from both)
- どの方 / どなた: which person / who
Usage
Use あの方 in formal situations, business contexts, or when speaking about someone deserving respect. In very formal speech, あの方様 adds even more respect.