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Meanings
1
pre-noun adjectival
that well-known; the one and only
usually written using kana alone
Used before a noun to refer to something or someone famous, well-known, or distinctive, often with a nuance of admiration or recognition. Common in set phrases like 彼の有名な (that famous ...).
The new work by that well-known author has been released.
2
pre-noun adjectival
formal or literaryusually written using kana alone
Formal or literary demonstrative, similar to あの but more elevated. Used in writing or formal speech to refer to something previously mentioned or known to both speaker and listener.
See also: あの
On that day, we met for the first time.
Usage patterns
- 彼の有名な〈人〉that famous (person)
That famous writer visited this town.
- 彼の〈事〉についてregarding that (previously mentioned) matter
I looked into that incident in detail.