- anokata that gentleman, that lady, he, she
Used in polite or formal situations to refer to a third person with respect, often when the person is present or in formal introductions.
あの方はどなたですか。
Anokata wa donata desu ka.
Who is that person (polite)?
あの方は私の上司です。
Anokata wa watashi no jōshi desu.
That person is my boss.
⚖️ Commonly confused with あの人 (ano hito), which is less formal and more common in everyday speech, while あの方 is more respectful.
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