Translation guide
In Japanese, 'that one' is usually expressed with demonstrative words like それ, あれ, or by pointing with その/あの + noun. The choice depends on whether the object is near the listener (それ) or far from both speaker and listener (あれ). Often, the pronoun is omitted when clear from context, and using names or descriptions is more natural.
Use それ (sore) when the object is close to the listener but not the speaker.
Use あれ (are) when the object is distant from both people.
Demonstrative pronoun for 'that one over there', far from both.
When selecting one from a set, use それ or あれ with gestures or context.
In conversation, pointing while saying それ or あれ clarifies which one you mean.
(Pointing) That one, that one!
Use それ or あれ for abstract concepts previously mentioned.
In Japanese, pronouns are often dropped if the object is obvious.
If the object is already known, you can simply use a verb or adjective without 'that one'.
(Pointing) I want that one.
それ is for objects near the listener; あれ is for objects far from both. Use それ when the listener can touch it, あれ when you both look at something distant.
Is that your bag? (near listener)
あれは何ですか。
What is that one over there?
I want that one.
Use あの (ano) before a noun for 'that [noun] over there'.
That car is expensive.
Use どれ (dore) to ask 'which one?' when choosing.
Which one do you want?
That's a good idea.
Refers to a shared memory or distant topic, often with nostalgia.
That was fun, wasn't it?
どれにする？
Which one will you take?
Is that Tokyo Tower? (far away)
English often uses 'that one' where Japanese would use a noun or omit the reference. Don't force それ/あれ when a specific noun is more natural.
Please give me the red one.