Japanese dictionary
How to say "over there" in Japanese
あそこあそこ · asoko
"Over there" in Japanese is あそこ (asoko). The polite form is あちら (achira), common in stores and at work.
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Ways to say "over there" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| あそこあそこ · asoko | Over there (away from both people). |
| あちらあちら · achira | Over there; that way (polite). |
| 向こうむこう · mukō | Over there; the other side. |
How to use it
Japanese has three distances: ここ (here), そこ (there, near you), あそこ (over there).
向こう (mukō) means the other side, as in 道の向こう (across the street).
Example sentences
- トイレはあそこです。Toire wa asoko desu.The restroom is over there.
- あちらのエレベーターをご利用ください。Achira no erebētā o go-riyō kudasai.Please use the elevator over there.
- 駅は道の向こうです。Eki wa michi no mukō desu.The station is across the street.
- あそこで待っています。Asoko de matte imasu.I'll wait over there.
- あちらの方が受付です。Achira no kata ga uketsuke desu.The person over there is the receptionist.
- あそこに座りましょう。Asoko ni suwarimashō.Let's sit over there.
Questions
What is the difference between そこ and あそこ?
そこ (soko) is there, near the listener. あそこ (asoko) is over there, far from both of you.
What is the polite form of あそこ?
あちら (achira). Staff say あちらです when pointing the way.
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