あの

Etymology
Originally a compound of 🇰🇲.

Adnominal

 * 1) (deictically) that ... over there (far from the speaker and the addressee)
 * 2) (anaphorically) that ... we both know (both the speaker and the addressee know)
 * 1) (anaphorically) that ... we both know (both the speaker and the addressee know)

Usage notes

 * As an adnominal, あの must be followed by a noun or noun phrase.
 * あの is also used to refer to things and experiences that both the speaker and the listener have knowledge of. Compare the two following sentences,
 * The hiragana spelling is preferred to the kanji spelling, which is rarely used.
 * The hiragana spelling is preferred to the kanji spelling, which is rarely used.
 * The hiragana spelling is preferred to the kanji spelling, which is rarely used.

Related terms

 * this
 * that (near listener)
 * which
 * that one over there (far from speaker and listener)
 * that direction over there

Interjection

 * 1) similar to English  or, said when hesitating in speech
 * 2) similar to English, space filler or pause during conversation

Usage notes
The sound is often lengthened as in, ,.

Related terms

 * , : oh, well, er, um