No. 2,868 in Japanese
そちら
"そちら" means "that way" or "that place" near the listener, or "you" (polite).
In a sentence
そちらは初めて訪れる場所です。
That is a place I am visiting for the first time.
Refers to a place being indicated or previously mentioned.
そちらの意見を聞かせてください。
Please share your opinion.
Refers to the person's or group's perspective or statement.
そちらの天気はどうですか？
How is the weather over there?
Refers to the current conditions in the other person's location during the conversation.
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