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Kotomora

そちら

also: そっち

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Meanings

1

pronoun

that way; that direction

usually written using kana alone

Refers to a direction away from the speaker and toward the listener. Part of the ko-so-a-do system (こちら, そちら, あちら, どちら).

See also: こちら · あちら · どちら

2

pronoun

there; that place

usually written using kana alone

Indicates a location near the listener but away from the speaker. Often used when offering a seat or pointing to a spot.

3

pronoun

that one; that

usually written using kana alone

Refers to an object or item near the listener. Polite; the casual equivalent is それ.

4

pronoun

you; your side

usually written using kana alone

Polite way to refer to the listener, their family, or their organization. Common in business settings. そちら is more polite than そっち.

5

pronoun

that person

usually written using kana alone

Refers to a person near the listener. Polite; less direct than その人. Often used when the person is associated with the listener.

Usage patterns