Translation of Japanese word "そちら" to English
そちら
そちら
[sochira]
IPA: /socʲcʲira/
Meaning
AdjectiveGay; homosexual.
How to use
そちら (sochira) — 'that way / your way (polite)'. Polite version of そこ. Used to refer to the listener's side. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
that way (polite)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: そちら
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): そちら
Romaji Transcription: sochira
Example Sentences
そちらの方がいいと思います。
そちらのはかがいいと思います。
I think that way is better.
そちらの店は閉まっています。
そちらのみせはひまっています。
That store is closed.
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Common phrases
- そちらこそ— same to you / you too
- そちらの方向— that direction
- そちら様— your side / you (polite)
Frequency rank: #226 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "そちら" mean?▼
The Japanese word "そちら" means "that way (polite)" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "そちらの方がいいと思います。".
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