That over there with あれ
あれ is a pronoun. It can be used in place of a noun for the topic or subject of a sentence. The replaced noun can be either a tangible object or an intangible concept.
あれ refers to something which is away from both the speaker and the listener.
Examples
That schoolhouse over there with あれ
Chiya takes Cocoa to see where her new school is located. Coca is filled with excitement to see it.
- ココア:
- 「あれが私の新しい 学び舎かぁ」
- “So that over there is my new schoolhouse.”
あれ is used because the referenced object (the school house) is not near the speaker (Cocoa), and because there is no listener (due to this dialogue internal monologue).
That teaching style with あれ
At a pool visit, it’s learned that Rize doesn’t know how to swim. Syaro suggests she practice using a kickboard, but there’s something Rize is more interested in trying.
- リゼ:
- 「手を引っ張るやつ あれがやりたい」
- “Being pulled along by the hands. I want to try that.”
あれ is used as the referenced concept isn’t something taking place involving the speaker (Rize) or the listener (Syaro).