こちら
Meanings
Pronoun
Usually written in kana
1. this way; this direction
direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker
2. here
place close to the speaker or where the speaker is
3. this (one)
something physically close to the speaker
4. I; me; we; us
5. this person
someone physically close to the speaker and of equal or higher status
when read as "こちら"
Pitch accent
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Top 300
Used in vocabulary (5 in total)
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
Examples (58 in total)
This is Wonder Music Shop.
This is my daughter.
The bathroom is this way.
Please look at this.
Turn your face this way.
This is my dad.
This is my aunt.
Do you like this blouse?
Is Tom a student here?
Please click here.
Is this your family?
How long will you be here?
Is it okay to use this?
I'll call you back soon.
Please sit here.
Please come this way.
Here is your appointment card.
They moved here recently.
How much are these apples?
Could you come and see me tomorrow?
Could you sign this?
Have you been here since?
These boots were made in Italy.
I chose these shoes.
Your seal or signature here, please.
The enemy can't close in on us so they can't do anything.
She came across to speak to me.
This is the cheaper of the two.
Come here, and I'll show you.
This book sells well in Japan.
This side of the house catches the morning sun.
At what time would you be able to come to us tomorrow?
The tickets for the concert are on sale here.
He won this prize in a contest.
Are there any French-speaking doctors working here?
Is Tom Jackson a patient here?
You can download the instruction manual for the heat exchanger here.
I asked him to send us the book.
It's your turn. Please come this way.
I noticed that a small gray animal was looking toward us.
If he should come here, I will let you know at once.
If by any chance he comes here, I'll let you know at once.
"Shall I have him call you when he gets back?" "Yes, please."
Can you write your name here?
Please read here for the product details.
Excuse me, could you pass me the salt and pepper?
When you're ready to order, please call using this button.
Please write down your name, address, and phone number here.
Compared with the old model, this is far easier to handle.
This is my friend Rachel. We went to the same high school.
You cannot purchase this medicine without a prescription.
Thank you for calling. This is the Japan Post Redelivery Reception Center.
Those who want to join the club should sign here.
At the moment we are fully occupied. Please wait here until a seat is available.
This building has three floors.
Is the school on this side of the river?
I'll call back in twenty minutes.
I have a deposit of a thousand dollars here.