どこか
also: どっか
Meanings
1
somewhere; some place
usually written using kana alone
Refers to an unspecified or unknown location. Can be used as a noun or adverb.
I feel like I've met you somewhere before.
I want to go somewhere on the weekend.
2
in some way; in some respects; somehow
usually written using kana alone
Used adverbially to indicate that something is true to some extent or in a vague, unspecified manner. Often softens a statement.
His explanation is somehow unconvincing.
This town feels somehow nostalgic.
Usage patterns
- どこかで〈動詞〉to do something at some unspecified place
I have a feeling I've met this person somewhere before.
- どこか〈形容詞〉somehow/somewhat (a certain quality)
There's something about the way he talks that feels nostalgic.
- どこかに〈物〉を忘れるto leave/forget something somewhere
I ended up leaving my umbrella somewhere.
- どこかおかしいsomething is somehow off/wrong
I feel like something is wrong with this machine.
- どこかへ行くto go somewhere (unspecified)
I want to go somewhere on the next holiday.