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そっち
sotchi
Description
「そっち」は、相手の近くの場所や方向、または相手のことを言うときに使う、少しくだけた言葉です。
"そっち" is a casual word used to refer to a place or direction near the other person, or to the other person themselves.
友だちや家族との会話でよく使いますが、丁寧に話すときは「そちら」を使います。
It is often used in conversations with friends and family, but when speaking politely, "そちら" is used.
Meanings
そっちsotchi
that way, that direction (near the listener)
そっちに行ってもいい？
Can I go over there?
そっちsotchi
that one, that side (near the listener)
そっちの方が大きいね。
That one is bigger, isn't it?
そっちsotchi
you, your side (informal reference to listener)
そっちはどうだった？
How was it over there?
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Notes
- Etymology
casual contraction of そちら (sochira), the polite form.
- Nuance
informal; use そちら in polite or business situations.
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