Translation of Japanese word "あちら" to English
あちら
あちら
[achira]
IPA: /ataɕira/
How to use
あちら (achira) — 'that way over there (polite)'. Polite version of あそこ. あちらへ行ってください — Please go that way. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
that way over there
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: あちら
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あちら
Romaji Transcription: achira
Example Sentences
あちらの建物は高い。
あちらのたてものはたかい。
The building over there is tall.
あちらの方が早い。
あちらのかたがはやい。
That way is faster.
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Common phrases
- あちらこちら— here and there
- あちらの国— that country
- あちら側— that side over there
Frequency rank: #227 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "あちら" means "that way over there" in English.
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