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[し(指)·じ(示)·だい(代)·めい(名)·し(詞)]
shijidaimeishi
noun

Root Words:

[し(指)·じ(示) + だい(代)·めい(名)·し(詞)]
shiji + daimeishi

English Meaning(s) for 指示代名詞

noun
  1. demonstrative pronoun (e.g. それ, これ, あれ, etc.)
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Definition and Synonyms for 指示代名詞

Demonstrative a pronoun that points out an intended referent
Synonyms: 指示代名詞, 指示詞

Meanings for each kanji in 指示代名詞

» finger; point to; indicate; put into; play (chess); measure (ruler)
» show; indicate; point out; express; display
» substitute; change; convert; replace; period; age; counter for decades of ages, eras, etc.; generation; charge; rate; fee
» name; noted; distinguished; reputation
» part of speech; words; poetry

Categories 指示代名詞 is a member of

Pronoun a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase
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Sample Sentences for 指示代名詞

Too many demonstrative pronouns; bluntly, that couldn't be harder to understand.
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