Translation of Japanese word "こちら" to English
こちら
こちら
[kochira]
IPA: /kocchiʲra/
Meaning
Noun(This entry is a translation hub.) In the indicated direction or manner.
How to use
こちら (kochira) — 'this way / here (polite) / this one'. Polite version of ここ. こちらへどうぞ — Please come this way. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
this way / here (polite)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: こちら
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): こちら
Romaji Transcription: kochira
Example Sentences
こちらで待ってください。
こちらでまってください。
Please wait here.
こちらの席は空いています。
こちらのせきはあいています。
This seat is empty.
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Common phrases
- こちらへどうぞ— Please come this way
Frequency rank: #225 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "こちら" means "this way / here (polite)" in English.
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