Grammar

こちら

Reading: こちら

Meanings: here (polite)

Explanation

introduction

explanation

*こちら* is the **polite** way to say *here* or *this way*. It refers to the direction or area near the speaker. You can also use it to **politely** introduce someone or something close to you.

explanation

*こちら* is the **polite** equivalent of *ここ* (here) and *これ* (this). In **formal** settings like shops, restaurants, and business, *こちら* is strongly preferred.

structure

Example sentences

どうぞ、こちらへ。
douzo, kochira e.
Please, come this way.
お手て洗あらいはこちらです。
otearai wa kochira desu.
The restroom is here.
私わたしの席せきはこちらです。
watashi no seki wa kochira desu.
My seat is here.

Practice exercises

usage_japanese
{placeholder}は田中たなかさんです。
Answer: こちら
usage_japanese
{placeholder}へどうぞ。
Answer: こちら
usage_japanese
{placeholder}でお待まちください。
Answer: こちら
usage_japanese
{placeholder}は山田やまださんです。
Answer: こちら
usage_japanese
{placeholder}は私わたしの会社かいしゃです。
Answer: こちら
usage_japanese
{placeholder}にお名前なまえをお書かきください。
Answer: こちら
usage_japanese
{placeholder}は受付うけつけです。
Answer: こちら
usage_japanese
{placeholder}は私のデスクです。
Answer: こちら