Grammar

あちら

Reading: あちら

Meanings: over there (polite)

Explanation

introduction

explanation

*あちら* is the **polite** way to say *over there*. It refers to a direction or area far from both the speaker and the listener. It is the **polite** equivalent of *あそこ* and *あれ*.

explanation

*あちら* is commonly used in **formal** situations like giving directions in a hotel, airport, or office. You will hear it very often in customer service.

structure

Example sentences

トイレはあちらです。
toire wa achira desu.
The restroom is over there.
どうぞ、あちらへ行いってください。
douzo, achira e itte kudasai.
Please go over there.
あの傘かさはあちらにあります。
ano kasa wa achira ni arimasu.
That umbrella is over there.

Practice exercises

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駅えきは{placeholder}です。
Answer: あちら
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{placeholder}にエレベーターがあります。
Answer: あちら
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病院びょういんは{placeholder}です。
Answer: あちら
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トイレは{placeholder}です。
Answer: あちら
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{placeholder}にお座すわりください。
Answer: あちら
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受付うけつけは{placeholder}でございます。
Answer: あちら
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駐車場ちゅうしゃじょうは{placeholder}にございます。
Answer: あちら
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出口でぐちは{placeholder}です。
Answer: あちら