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Meaning of 彼(あれ) in Japanese

彼
JLPT 5
Kana Reading
あれ, あ
Romaji
are, a
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    that (indicating something distant from both speaker and listener (in space, time or psychologically), or something understood without naming it directly)
    Example sentence
    彼は銀行で働いています。 He works for a bank.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    that person (used to refer to one's equals or inferiors)
    Example sentence
    彼は狂人のように振る舞った。 He acted like a madman.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    over there
    Example sentence
    彼は嫌な思い出が消えることを願っている。 He wishes to erase bad memories.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    down there (i.e. one's genitals)
    Example sentence
    彼は時々変です。 Sometimes he can be a strange guy.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    period; menses
    Example sentence
    彼は私を蹴っています！ He's kicking me!
  • Parts of speech
    interjection (kandoushi)
    Meaning
    hey (expression of surprise or suspicion); eh?
    Example sentence
    あ！蝶々がいる！ Oh, there's a butterfly!
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    that (something mentioned before which is distant psychologically or in terms of time)
    Example sentence
    「信用して」と彼は言った。 Trust me, he said.

Examples of 彼, あれ, あ in a sentence

Kanji in this word

彼 JLPT 3

8 strokes

he, that, the

On'Yomi: ヒ

Kun'Yomi: かれ, かの, か.の

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