彼
かれ · are
That, that thing
- that person
- then, that time
- that place (over there)
- he, him
- boyfriend
Other ways to say “that” in Japanese →
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
彼女はギターが上手です。
かのじょはぎたーがじょうずです。
She is good at guitar.
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彼もホームランを打った。
かれもほーむらんをうった。
He also hit a home run.
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私は彼と一緒に映画を見ました。
わたしはかれといっしょにえいがをみました。
I watched a movie with him.
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彼は毎日遅くまで働きます。
かれはまいにちおそくまではたらきます。
He works until late every day.
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What does 彼 mean?
That, that thing. It can also mean: that person; then, that time; that place (over there).
How do you pronounce 彼?
かれ (are). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 彼?
JLPT N4 — upper beginner. See the JLPT N4 guide.
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