JLPT N5 Beginner
其れ
「それ」
That (near the listener) or it (referring to something previously mentioned).
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1 Pronoun
"That" (near the listener)
Identifies an object physically located near the listener or within their immediate sphere of influence.
Example
A この ペン 、 どうぞ 。
B あ 、 ありがとう 。 じゃあ 、 それ は 私 が 借り ます 。
[A:] Here, you can use this pen. [B:] Oh, thanks. In that case, I'll borrow that one.
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2 Pronoun
"That" / "It" (referring to an idea)
References a previously mentioned topic, idea, or statement within the flow of conversation.
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