introduction

ここ
Reading: ここ
Meanings: here
Explanation
explanation
*ここ* means *here* — it refers to a place close to the speaker. It is part of the こそあど system for locations: *ここ* (here, near me), *そこ* (there, near you), *あそこ* (over there, far from both).
explanation
*ここ* works like a `noun` in a sentence. You can use it with particles just like any other `noun`.
structure
Example sentences
ペンはここにあります。
pen wa koko ni arimasu.
The pen is here.
Practice exercises
usage_japanese
{placeholder}は病院です。
Answer: ここ
usage_japanese
{placeholder}に本を置いてください。
Answer: ここ
usage_japanese
{placeholder}は学校です。
Answer: ここ
usage_japanese
{placeholder}は静かですね。
Answer: ここ
usage_japanese
{placeholder}から駅まで歩きます。
Answer: ここ
usage_japanese
{placeholder}に荷物を置いてもいいですか。
Answer: ここ
usage_japanese
{placeholder}は昔田んぼだったそうです。
Answer: ここ