Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anata
pronoun
[a-na-ta]
Definition
A Japanese term often used to refer to ‘you’ in a personal and endearing manner.
Examples
- 私の愛している人、あなたが来るのを待っています。
- Anata wa doko ni ikimasu ka? (Where are you going?)
- あなたは素晴らしい友達です。
Meaning
In Japanese, ‘anata’ serves as a second person pronoun, typically used in conversations between people who share a close relationship, such as partners or family members.
Synonyms
- きみ (kimi)
- あんた (anta)
- おまえ (omae)
