こちら
- this way; this directionword usually written using kana alonedirection close to the speaker or towards the speakersee also , and
- hereword usually written using kana aloneplace close to the speaker or where the speaker is
- this (one)word usually written using kana alonesomething physically close to the speaker
- I; me; we; usword usually written using kana alone
- this persononly applies to こちらword usually written using kana alonesomeone physically close to the speaker and of equal or higher status
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- this way; this direction
- here
- this (one)
- I; me; we; us
- this person
"こちら" is used to indicate a direction or way towards the speaker in English.
It is used to refer to a location near the speaker in English.
"こちら" can be used to refer to a specific object or person closer to the speaker.
In certain contexts, "こちら" can be used to refer to oneself or one's group.
It can also be used to refer to a specific person closer to the speaker.
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Hideki, he really hadn't settled in here at all and sulked all the time.
I'm saying that if the real thing comes to her, Sekka won't have anything to grumble about.