ここら
Meanings
1
usually written using kana alone
Refers to the general area near the speaker or a reference point.
Where is the best ramen shop around here?
2
around this point; about now
usually written using kana alone
Used for an approximate time or stage in a process, often in expressions like ここらで (at this point) or ここら辺 (around this time).
Let's take a break around now.
Usage patterns
- ここらで〈動詞〉at this point, (do something) — used to mark a good moment to stop or start an action
Let's take a break around this point.
- ここら一帯this whole area (around here)
This whole area used to be rice fields.