その

Alternative writings: 其の, そん
JLPT:N5
Frequency:

1A demonstrative meaning "that," used for something near the listener (rather than the speaker) or something the listener has just mentioned. Part of the この/その/あの/どの demonstrative set.

Pre-noun AdjectivalUsually Kana

Examples

その本、面白いですか?

Is that book interesting?

その話、もう少し詳しく聞かせてください。

Please tell me more details about that story.

その意見には私も賛成です。

I agree with that opinion too.

2Placed before a number to mark off sections or parts, as in その1 ("part one"), その2 ("part two").

Pre-noun AdjectivalUsually Kana

Examples

発表はその1からその3まで順に行います。

The presentation will proceed in order from Part 1 to Part 3.

資料の「その2」に詳しい図が載っている。

Part 2 of the materials has a detailed diagram.

3An interjection expressing hesitation, used when searching for words or working up to something awkward to say.

Interjection

Examples

その、実は少し困ったことがあるんです。

Um... actually, there's something I'm a bit troubled by.

その…今、お時間よろしいでしょうか。

Er... do you have a moment right now?

その、昨日の件についてお話したいのですが。

Um, I'd like to talk about yesterday's matter.