Japanese dictionary
How to say "here" in Japanese
ここここ · koko
"Here" in Japanese is ここ (koko). The polite form is こちら (kochira), common in stores and at work.
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Ways to say "here" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| ここここ · koko | Here. |
| こちらこちら · kochira | Here; this way (polite). |
| はい、どうぞはいどうぞ · hai, dōzo | Here you are. |
How to use it
Japanese has a set: ここ (here), そこ (there, near you), あそこ (over there).
"Here you are" when handing something over is はい、どうぞ.
Example sentences
- ここに名前を書いてください。Koko ni namae o kaite kudasai.Please write your name here.
- こちらへどうぞ。Kochira e dōzo.This way, please.
- はい、どうぞ。Hai, dōzo.Here you are.
- ここで待っていてください。Koko de matte ite kudasai.Please wait here.
- ここから駅まで遠いですか。Koko kara eki made tōi desu ka.Is it far from here to the station?
- こちらが会議室です。Kochira ga kaigishitsu desu.Here is the meeting room.
Questions
What is the difference between ここ and こちら?
Both mean here. こちら (kochira) is more polite and is used by staff and in business.
How do you say "here you are" in Japanese?
Say はい、どうぞ (hai, dōzo) when handing something to someone.
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