N5
そちら (sochira)
そちら
that way, that place; that person (polite)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Polite equivalent of それ (sore) and そこ (soko). Refers to something near the listener. (それ・そこの丁寧な言い方。聞き手の近くにあるものや場所、人を指します。)
📝 Example Sentences
そちらの天気はどうですか。 / 彼はそちらにいますか。
How is the weather there (near you)? / Is he over there (near you)?
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "そちら"!
_______に私の傘がありますか。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 聞き手の近くの場所を指して尋ねているので、「そちら」が適切です。
English: The question is asking about a place near the listener, so 'そちら (sochira)' (over there, near you) is appropriate.
English: The question is asking about a place near the listener, so 'そちら (sochira)' (over there, near you) is appropriate.
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