あの方
anokata
Polite
Translations
1.
that person
2.
he/she/they (polite)
Notes
The term 'あの方' is used in formal contexts to refer to someone respectfully, often when their name is unknown or when showing deference. It is more polite than 'あの人' (ano hito).
Tags
#politeness
#pronouns
#formal_speech
Examples
あの方は先生です。
Ano kata wa sensei desu.
That person is a teacher.
あの方によろしくお伝えください。
Ano kata ni yoroshiku otsutae kudasai.
Please give my regards to that person.