Lingakuそちら
Frequency rank: 1,330. – 1,331.
- that way; that directionword usually written using kana alonedirection distant from the speaker, close to the listenersee also こちら, あちら and どちら
- thereword usually written using kana aloneplace distant from the speaker, close to the listener
- that (one)word usually written using kana alonesomething close to the listener
- you; your family; your companyword usually written using kana aloneそちら is polite
- that personword usually written using kana alonesomeone close to the listener
pronoun
Forms
- そちらFrequency rank: 1,330. – 1,331.
- 其方【そちら】【そっち】【そなた】【そち】Frequency rank: 4,699. – 4,702.
- そっちFrequency rank: 1,414.
- そなたFrequency rank: 3,250. – 3,253.
- そちFrequency rank: 24,165. – 24,319.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- that way; that direction
- there
- that (one)
- you; your family; your company
- that person
Used to refer to a specific direction or vicinity that is not immediately present to the speaker.
This meaning indicates a location that is distinct from the speaker's current position.
It is used to specify something particular that is not being pointed at directly.
That seat over there is free.
This usage is a polite way to refer to the person being addressed, along with their family or company, showing respect.
Used to refer to someone politely without naming them directly, often emphasizing respect or distance.
I'm glad to meet that person.
Generated collocations (experimental)
そちらにいく行くto go that wayそちらへいく行くto go in that directionそちらのほう方that person (formal)そちらのおたくお宅your home (formal)そちらのかいしゃ会社your company (formal)そちらのいけん意見your opinionそちらのつごう都合your convenienceそちらのじょうきょう状況your situationそちらからのれんらく連絡contact from youそちらのごかぞく家族your family (formal)そちらをおまちしてお待ちしておりますWe are waiting for you (formal)
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
96 results
You worry about yourself. If you put your back out and can't stand we'll go home without you!
"I'm not sleeping. I'm always just skiving off." "That way's even worse!"
I will have her call you as soon as she comes back.
You aren't cut out for the military because of its rigid discipline.
I think this one is inferior to that in quality.