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貴方あなた

Kana あなた Romaji anata

JLPT N5 Common word

01

貴方 あなた · anata

JLPT N5 Common word 貴女、貴男

01pronoun

usually kana

you

trad. polite in ref. to someone of equal or lower status, now oft. regarded as rude or distant

02pronoun

Only 貴方、貴男 familiar languageusually kana

dear; honey

used by wives addressing their husbands

Examples

ねえあなたたち行かないで。

Don't go, dears.

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毎晩十分な睡眠をとれば、あなたはずっと気分がよくなるだろう。

If you get enough rest every night, you'll feel much better.

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病院に行けよ。

Go to the hospital.

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02

貴方 あんた · anta

Common word

01pronoun

colloquialusually kana

you

familiar form of あなた; oft. considered rude

Examples

あんた変だよ。

You're weird.

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アンタ駅を間違えたようだぜ。

You've got the wrong station.

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あんたは世話の焼けるひとだね。

You're a troublesome person!

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03

貴方 きほう · kihou

01noun

honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language

your home; your residence

02pronoun

honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language

you (referring to one's equal; epistolary style)

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