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あれ
are
Description
「あれ」は、話す人からも聞く人からも遠い物や事を指すときに使います。
"あれ" is used to refer to things or matters that are far from both the speaker and the listener.
びっくりしたときや、何かおかしいと思ったときにも「あれ？」と言います。
You also say "あれ?" when you are surprised or think something is strange.
Meanings
あれare
that thing (far from both speaker and listener)
あれは何ですか。
What is that?
あれare
huh?; expression of surprise or confusion
あれ、鍵がない。
Oh, I don't have the key.
あれare
that (known thing not directly named)
例のあれ、どうなった？
What happened to that thing we talked about?
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
part of the ko-so-a-do demonstrative system; あ- marks something far from both people.
- Nuance
as an interjection あれ？ signals mild surprise or realization that something is off.
In videos
“あれはバス停です。 バス停はバスを待つところです。”
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