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05-28-2008, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tsukimoon View Post
Okay so here's how I understand it:

Kochira is for introducing someone in person and sono/kono/ano hito is for just like, pointing out a person?

Is that correct?

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I wish it were as black and white as that. You wouldn't use sono or ano hito to introduce someone, because you aren't standing next to them. kono hito sounds a little direct, but you could use "kono kata" which is more polite.
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