これ
これ
JLPT N5 · vocab_demonstrativeMeaning
This (near me)
Examples
これは本です。
This is a book.
📖 How to Use
「これ」means "This (near me)." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
When you see 「これ」in a sentence, pay attention to the particle that follows — it changes how the word functions.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「これ」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「これ」mean in Japanese?+
「これ」means "This (near me)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_demonstrative" category.
How do you read 「これ」?+
「これ」is read as「これ」.
Is 「これ」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「これ」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「これ」?+
これは本です。 — This is a book.
Practice 「これ」 with spaced repetition