Japanese dictionary
How to say "where" in Japanese
どこどこ · doko
"Where" in Japanese is どこ (doko). The polite form is どちら (dochira).
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Ways to say "where" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| どこどこ · doko | Where. |
| どちらどちら · dochira | Where (polite); which way. |
| 〜ところ〜ところ · tokoro | Where; the place (that). |
How to use it
"Where is the station?" is 駅はどこですか.
"Where are you from?" politely is どちらからいらっしゃいましたか.
Example sentences
- トイレはどこですか。Toire wa doko desu ka.Where's the restroom?
- どちらからいらっしゃいましたか。Dochira kara irasshaimashita ka.Where are you from?
- どこに住んでいますか。Doko ni sunde imasu ka.Where do you live?
- 駅までどこで乗り換えますか。Eki made doko de norikaemasu ka.Where do I change trains to get to the station?
- 私が住んでいるところは静かです。Watashi ga sunde iru tokoro wa shizuka desu.Where I live is quiet.
- どこで会いましょうか。Doko de aimashō ka.Where shall we meet?
Questions
What is the difference between どこ and どちら?
Both mean where. どちら (dochira) is more polite and is used with customers and people senior to you.
How do you ask where someone is from politely?
Ask どちらからいらっしゃいましたか (dochira kara irasshaimashita ka).
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