この - This

Pronounce
この ( kono )
Usage
Very common
JLPT Level
N5
Vocab Class
This is a Noun . What is a Noun ?

Detailed meaning

This refers to something which is close to the speaker and is always followed by the noun it refers to, for example: この犬 (This dog). これ is not followed by a noun and is used to refer to something which is already known.

Sample sentences with この

このTシャツの値段は幾らですか
How much is this T-Shirt?
この電車はどこに行くのですか
Where does this train go to?
この快速電車は東京までです
This is the rapid train to Tokyo
この夏は暑いです
This summer is hot
この歌を歌えますか
Can you sing this song?
この部屋は静かです
This room is quiet
この辺りは昔、田んぼだったんだよ
There used to be rice fields around here
この豚肉はとてもおいしいよ
This pork is very delicious
この本は高いです
This book is expensive
この部屋は広くないです
This room is not big

Kanji used in この

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