Translation guide
Expressing 'anywhere' in Japanese depends on whether you mean 'any place at all' (in questions or negatives), 'no matter where' (in positive statements), or 'anywhere is fine' (in offers or choices). The most common word is どこでも, but どこにも (with negatives) and どこか (somewhere/anywhere in questions) are also essential.
Anywhere is fine.
I can't find it anywhere.
Is there anywhere you want to go?
Asking if something exists in any location, or saying it doesn't matter which place.
Used in questions to mean 'anywhere' or 'somewhere'. It implies an unspecified place. Often used when offering a choice or asking if something exists.
Is there anywhere you want to go?
Shall we meet somewhere?
Means 'anywhere' in the sense of 'any place is fine'. Used in positive statements and offers.
Saying that something does not exist in any place, or that you didn't go anywhere.
Used with negative verbs to mean 'not anywhere' or 'nowhere'. The particle に marks location, and も adds the 'any' meaning.
Expressing that something is true in all places, or that you will do something regardless of location.
Also used for 'wherever' or 'no matter where' in positive sentences. It can be followed by a clause.
Telling someone they can choose any place, or that you have no preference.
Common phrase meaning 'anywhere is fine'. Can be made polite as どこでもいいです.
You can buy this anywhere.
Please sit anywhere you like.
I can't find my keys anywhere.
I didn't go anywhere yesterday.
Similar to どこにも, but emphasizes direction ('to anywhere'). Used with motion verbs.
He stayed home without going anywhere.
He makes friends wherever he goes.
You can connect to the internet anywhere.
Literally 'even if (you) are where', meaning 'wherever you are'. Emphasizes location.
Wherever I am, I'm thinking of you.
Any restaurant is fine.
More formal than どこでもいい. Means 'I don't mind where'.
I don't mind where we meet.
We can go anywhere.
I don't want to go anywhere.
In English, 'anywhere' in questions is often translated as どこか, not どこでも. どこでも in a question sounds like 'any place is fine?' which is a confirmation, not a neutral question.
Does it hurt anywhere?
I didn't go anywhere yesterday.
Anywhere you go, I'll follow.