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これ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word これ

此れ
Freq #34
1

Word usually written using kana alone; Pronoun; Indicating an item near the speaker, the action of the speaker, or the current topic

this; this one

Examples
これは面白い本だよ。
This is an interesting book.
2

Word usually written using kana alone; Pronoun; Usu. indicating someone in one's in-group

this person

Examples
これは兄です。かっこいいですね。
This is my brother. Handsome, isn't he?
3

Word usually written using kana alone; Pronoun; As これから, これまで, etc.

now; this point (in time)

Examples
私はこれからは英語を一生懸命勉強します。
I will study English hard from now on.
4

Dated term; Word usually written using kana alone; Pronoun

here

5

Formal or literary term; Word usually written using kana alone; Adverb (fukushi)

used to stress the subject of a sentence

6

Archaic; Pronoun

I; me

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 2078
Grade 9

Meanings

this
current
next
coming
last
past

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
これ
この
ここ
9 strokes
Frequency: 1045
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

just so
this
right
justice

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
これ
この
ここ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
すなお
ただし
つな
ゆき
よし
3 strokes
Frequency: 1318
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

of
this

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
これ
ゆく
この
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ゆき
いたる
あき
つな
ゆみ
くに
のぶ
ひさ
ひで
14 strokes
Frequency: 643
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

fiber
tie
rope

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
これ
たもつ
つぐ
ゆい
ゆき
11 strokes
Frequency: 2246
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

consider
reflect
think

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ユイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おも.んみる
これ
おも.うに
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ただ
よし
のぶ
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