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あっち
acchi
Description
「あっち」は「あちら」のくだけた言い方で、話す人からも聞く人からも遠い場所や方向を指します。
"あっち" is a casual way of saying "あちら," referring to a place or direction far from both the speaker and listener.
友だちや家族と話すときによく使いますが、あらたまった場面では「あちら」を使う方がいいです。
It is often used when talking with friends or family, but in formal situations, it's better to use "あちら."
Meanings
あっちacchi
over there; that way (far from both speakers)
トイレはあっちだよ。
The bathroom is that way.
あっちacchi
that one; that person over there
あっちの店の方が安いよ。
That store over there is cheaper.
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Notes
- Nuance
あっち is the casual form of あちら; use あちら in polite or formal speech.
- Etymology
from あち (that side, far) + directional 方 (chi), colloquially contracted to あっち.
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