We realize ads are a pain, but ...
This free page is supported by advertising.
To view our free content, please disable your ad blocker on Nihongo-Pro.com.
AdBlockPlus (ABP)
AdBlock
uBlock

Author Topic: そっちは・そちらは

FRIEND

  • Registrant
  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 6
そっちは・そちらは
2018-06-27 05:56 (2341 days ago)
1 member
I want to say you. Are both terms acceptable? Thank you.

Michiko Nakano

  • Teacher
  • Jr. Member
  • *
  • Posts: 71
Re: そっちは・そちらは
Reply No. 1: 2018-06-27 10:42 (2341 days ago)
「そっち」 and 「そちら」 both are same meaning as 「そこ」.  This word is demonstration word.
そこ means there which is near the listener.  そっち is the casual equivalent of そこ, and そちら is the polite one.
I hope it will help you to understand. ;)

FRIEND

  • Registrant
  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 6
Re: そっちは・そちらは
Reply No. 2: 2018-06-27 19:18 (2340 days ago)
1 member
Thank you.