当の
(Touno)
the very (person/thing) in question / the X in question.
Connection rules
- ＋当の + noun.
- ＋Focal identification — 'the very X being discussed'.
- ＋Common: 当の本人 ('the person themselves'), 当の本人は〜 ('the person in question is ...').
Examples
1.
当の本人は全く気にしていない。
Touno honnin wa mattaku ki ni shi te i nai.
The person in question isn't bothered at all.
「the very (person/thing) in question / the X in question」
2.
当の先生が最も驚いていた。
Touno sensei ga mottomo odoroi te i ta.
The teacher in question was the most surprised.
「the very (person/thing) in question / the X in question」
Practice
The person in question is unaware of the rumor.
___、その噂を知らないらしい。
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