2-4 Flashcards
this –
Kono + noun (e.g., kono hon, kono jisho)
that –
Sono + noun (e.g., sono tokoro, sono kaban)
that – over there
Ano + noun (e.g., ano baggu, ano shashin)
you
anata (“Anata” is used to address persons of equal or lower status. Japanese people use names or titles to address persons of higher status. Whenever possible, avoid the use of “anata”, especially when it is clear that the subject is “you”.
mine
watashi no (e.g., watashi no okane, watashi no kyookasho)
yours
anata no (e.g., anata no hon, anata no asa gohan)
See Grammar on page 42.
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“No indicates possession.
E.g., Jared no iPhone, Julia no tokei
This is mine.
Kore wa watashi no desu.
Is this yours?
Kore wa anata no desu ka?
Yes, it is mine.
Hai, watashi no desu.
That one over there is Johnathan’s.
Are wa Johnathansan no desu.
See grammar on page 43.
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This, that, that over (kono/sono/ano form)
“Kono”, “sono”, and “ano” cannot be used without nous immediately following them. E.g., ano X-box, sono tekisuto, kono kyookasho
That pencil is mine.
Sono enpitsu wa watashi no desu.