あちら

あちら

あちら

Over there, that way (polite)

N5pronoun·achira

How to remember it

あちら is the polite sibling of あそこ — refined direction or person 'that way.'

Example sentences

  • お手洗いはあちらの奥にございます。

    おてあらいはあちらのおくにございます。

    The restroom is just over there in the back.

  • あちらの方向に進んでください。

    あちらのほうこうにすすんでください。

    Please proceed in that direction.

Usage

Polite register; also used to refer respectfully to another person.

Related words

こちらそちらあそこあっち

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