この・その・あの: rules, examples & exercises | Japanese Grammar A1

この・その・あの

A1 — 指示詞

Demonstrative modifiers — この (this), その (that), あの (that over there) + noun

Can use この, その, あの to modify nouns at different distances

Examples

指示詞A1

Demonstrative modifiers — この (this), その (that), あの (that over there) + noun

Learning Goal

Can use demonstrative modifiers before nouns

Exam Skills:JLPT N5 Grammar

Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?

この映画はおもしろいです。

This movie is interesting.

Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?

Used BEFORE a noun to specify which one:

Key difference: これ stands alone (pronoun); この modifies a noun (adjective-like). You can't say この alone — it must be followed by a noun.

Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises

Using これ instead of この before a noun (これ本× → この本○)

この映画はおもしろいです。

This movie is interesting.

この(this) + 映画(えいが, movie) + は + おもしろい(interesting) + です

Practice in course

Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises