この
This
Structure
Explanation
In Japanese, この is known as a 'pre-noun adjectival'. This category of words is unique because they have no conjugations, meaning their form never changes. この belongs to the same group as これ and ここ, and it is used to specify an object that is physically close to the speaker.
- この本はいくらですか?How much is this book?
- この町はとても静かだ。This town is very quiet.
True to its name, a 'pre-noun adjectival' must always be placed directly in front of a noun, which it serves to modify.
Examples
この映画が面白いです。
This movie is interesting.
この部屋は明るいです。
This room is bright.
この鞄は彼女のです。
This bag is hers.
このペンは先生のペンです。
This pen is the teacher's pen.
この建物は、学校です。
This building is a school.
この辞書は、新しいですか。
Is this dictionary new?
この料理は何ですか?
What is this dish?
このシャツを買う。
I will buy this shirt.
この店は静かでしょう。
This shop is quiet, isn't it.
あなたの席はこの席です。
Your seat is this seat.
この問題は、難しい。
This problem is difficult.
この地図は古いでしょう。
This map is old, isn't it.