あなた

Alternative writings: 貴方, 貴女, 貴男
JLPT:N5
Frequency:
1

A second-person pronoun meaning 'you'. Depending on context, it can be polite, neutral, or come across as distant/rude.

PronounUsually Kana

Examples

あなたは学生ですか?

Are you a student?

あなたには関係ない話です。

This is none of your business.

面接では『あなた』ではなく、名前や役職で呼ぶのが一般的だ。

In interviews it's common to use a name or title rather than 'anata'.

2

A term of endearment used by spouses or close partners (like 'dear' or 'honey').

PronounFamiliar LanguageUsually Kana

Examples

あなた、夕飯はもう食べた?

Honey, have you eaten dinner yet?

『あなたって本当に優しいね』と彼女は笑った。

"You're really kind," she said, smiling.