こちら
こちら
kochira
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 4 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

こちら (こちら (kochira)) means "This way". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

This way

Also : this person (polite)

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Example Sentences

こちらは私の友達です。

こちらはわたしのともだちです。

This is my friend.

こちらからのご連絡をお待ちしています。

こちらからのごれんらくをおまちしています。

I am waiting to hear from you.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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