この

Etymology 1
Originally a compound of elements. as a pronoun is no longer used individually in modern Japanese.

Adnominal

 * 1)  this ... (near the speaker)
 * 2)  this ... I am talking about (only the speaker knows)
 * 3) used before words for insults to add emphasis; compare   and 
 * 4) I, me: used before one's own name to refer to oneself arrogantly
 * 1) I, me: used before one's own name to refer to oneself arrogantly
 * 1) I, me: used before one's own name to refer to oneself arrogantly
 * 1) I, me: used before one's own name to refer to oneself arrogantly

Usage notes

 * This term can only be used when followed by a noun or noun phrase. It cannot be used as a standalone pronoun. Examples:
 * Correct:
 * A noun follows kono.
 * Incorrect:
 * There must be a noun in place of the "...", as this is the adnominal, or attributive form, incapable of standing independently.
 * Using kono in this way is comparable to using English without a noun after it (*I like the.).
 * Correct:
 * A pronoun is used in the stead of the attributive, resulting in the desired meaning of 'this', with no verbal reference present nor required as to the identity of the object.
 * Almost always spelled in hiragana as この.
 * A pronoun is used in the stead of the attributive, resulting in the desired meaning of 'this', with no verbal reference present nor required as to the identity of the object.
 * Almost always spelled in hiragana as この.
 * Almost always spelled in hiragana as この.

Related terms

 * : that ... (near speaker)
 * : that ... (near listener)
 * : which
 * : this one
 * : here
 * : this direction

Etymology 2
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Abbreviation of kokono (“nine”).

Number

 * 1)  nine

Usage notes
Generally only used when counting out loud, as in the example above. In writing, usually found spelled out in hiragana as この to make the reading unambiguous.