This with これ
これ 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.
これ refers to something near the speaker.
Examples
This coffee with これ
Cocoa tries to show off her ability to recognize the three types of coffee Chino made for her.
- ココア:
- 「これがブルーマウンテンかー」
- “This is Blue Mountain.”
これ is used because the referenced object (the coffee) is near the speaker (Cocoa).
This rabbit with これ
Cocoa stops by the coffee shop “Rabbit House” to rest. When she notices something shaggy sitting atop the Chino, the barista, Chino explains:
- チノ:
- 「これですか？ これはティッピーです 一応うさぎです」
- “Do you mean this? This is Tippy. It's sort of a rabbit.”
これ is used because the referenced object (Tippy) is near the speaker (Chino).