それ
それ
JLPT N5 · vocab_demonstrativeMeaning
That (near you)
Examples
それは何ですか。
What is that?
📖 How to Use
「それ」means "That (near you)." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
When you see 「それ」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
「それ」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「それ」mean in Japanese?+
「それ」means "That (near you)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_demonstrative" category.
How do you read 「それ」?+
「それ」is read as「それ」.
Is 「それ」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「それ」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「それ」?+
それは何ですか。 — What is that?
Practice 「それ」 with spaced repetition