It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning basic words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: この (kono)
Meaning: “this”
It is used to refer to something that is nearby or has already been mentioned.
For example:
この車は新しいです。 (Kono kuruma wa atarashii desu.) This car is new.
この本は面白いです。 (Kono hon wa omoshiroi desu.) This book is interesting.
Here are ten more sentences using the pronoun この:
- このレストランはおいしいですか？ Is this restaurant good?
- このテレビは大きすぎます。This television is too big.
- このパンは新鮮です。This bread is fresh.
- このペンは赤いです。This pen is red.
- この花はきれいですね。This flower is beautiful, isn’t it?
- この服は似合います。This clothing looks good on you.
- この辞書は役に立ちます。 This dictionary is useful.
- この薬は効きますか？ Does this medicine work?
- この人は誰ですか？Who is this person?
- このゲームは面白いですか？ Is this game interesting?