also: こんた
Only with reading こなた
Archaic equivalent of こちら. Used in classical Japanese to indicate direction or location near the speaker. Not used in modern conversation.
See also: こちら
Please come this way. (archaic polite)
this person; he; she
Only with reading こなた
Archaic third-person pronoun, equivalent to この人. Used in classical texts to refer to someone near the speaker or previously mentioned. Not used in modern Japanese.
Only with reading こなた
Archaic temporal noun used in expressions like こなたから (since then) or こなたまで (until then). Replaced by こちら or この方 in modern Japanese.
Only with reading こなた
Archaic first-person pronoun, used mainly by women in classical literature. Humble or polite nuance. Not used in modern Japanese.
Archaic second-person pronoun, used to address someone of equal or lower status. Can be familiar or slightly condescending. Not used in modern Japanese.
What are you doing? (archaic familiar)
Who is this person? (archaic polite)
I have been waiting for you since then. (archaic)
I do not know such a thing. (archaic humble)
此方 means 'this side, here' and pairs with 彼方 ('that side, yonder') in the classical expression 彼方此方.
here and there; all over; everywhere
Standard kana spelling for all modern senses. The kanji form 此方 is rare and not recommended for learners.
Rarely used kanji form; mostly encountered in older texts. Learners should use the kana spelling.
Obsolete kana variant; not used in modern Japanese.
Developed from このかた “this direction; this person,” with contraction of the medial syllable. Its spatial meaning subsequently extended to persons and temporal reference.