Jisho

×
こちら 此方
Common word JLPT N5 Show 1 collocation Links
Pronoun
1. this way; this direction​Usually written using kana alone, See also そちら, See also あちら, See also どちら, direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker
  • こちら
  • へ
  • やってくる
  • しょうねん少年
  • と
  • その
  • いぬ犬
  • を
  • ごらんなさい
    • 。
Look at the boy and his dog that are coming this way.
Pronoun
2. here​Usually written using kana alone, place close to the speaker or where the speaker is
  • しお塩
  • を
  • こちら
  • へ
  • と取って
  • もらえます
  • か
    • 。
Could you pass me the salt, please?
Pronoun
3. this (one)​Usually written using kana alone, something physically close to the speaker
  • こちら
  • の
  • ほう方
  • が
  • あちら
  • より
  • ねだん値段
  • が
  • たか高い
    • 。
This costs more than that.
Pronoun
4. I; me; we; us​Usually written using kana alone
  • こちら
    • アヤ、
  • こちら
    • アヤ、
  • おうとう応答
  • おねがお願いします
    • 。
This is Aya, this is Aya. Please respond.
Pronoun
5. this person​Usually written using kana alone, Only applies to こちら, someone physically close to the speaker and of equal or higher status
  • 叔母さん
    • 、
  • こちら
  • は
    • トム
  • きみ君
  • です
    • 。
Aunt, this is Tom.
Other forms
此方 【こっち】、此方 【こち】
Notes
此方: Rarely-used kanji form. 此方: Rarely-used kanji form. こち: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. 此方: Rarely-used kanji form.

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