彼

Readings

Kana: あれ、あ

Romaji: are, a

Definitions

noun

1

that (indicating something distant from both speaker and listener (in space, time or psychologically), or something understood without naming it directly)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

See also: 何れ 此れ 其れ

2

that person (used to refer to one's equals or inferiors)

3

over there

Note: archaism

4

down there (i.e. one's genitals)

Note: colloquialism

5

period; menses

Note: colloquialism

int

6

hey (expression of surprise, suspicion, etc.); huh?; eh?

Note: word usually written using kana alone

noun

7

that (something mentioned before which is distant psychologically or in terms of time)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

彼

Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

Example Sentences

あれ何(なに)？

➥What's that?

彼(かれ)は走(はし)る。

➥He does run.

彼(かれ)は強(つよ)い。

➥He's strong.

彼(かれ)は誰(だれ)？

➥Who is he?

彼(かれ)は寝(ね)た。

➥He went to bed.

あの人(ひと)誰(だれ)？

➥Who is that man?