指示・疑問N5
こう・そう・ああ・どう
like this/like that/like that over there/how (adverbs of manner)
Structure
こう/そう/ああ + V
Explanation
Adverbs indicating manner or degree. こう = like this, そう = like that, ああ = like that (far), どう = how?
Examples
この漢字はこう書きます。
You write this kanji like this.
日本語はどう勉強しますか。
How do you study Japanese?
Note
こう/そう/ああ/どう are adverbs modifying verbs or adjectives. In casual speech, ああ is less common; そう is often used instead.