そちら~
sochira~
Formation
そちら [alone] / そちら + の + Noun
Indicates a direction or person in moderate distance; 'that way', 'that person'.
Explanation
The そちら grammar point is used to refer to a direction or a person that is moderate distance from both the speaker and listener, often closer to the listener. It can be translated as 'that way', 'that person', or 'that side'. This is distinct from あちら, used for things far from both speaker and listener.
Example sentences
そちらのレストランはどうですか?
How is that restaurant over there?
Sochira no resutoran wa dou desu ka?
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Could you tell me the name of that person over there?
Sochira no kata, onamae o oshiete itadakemasu ka?
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There is a station on the way to that direction.
Sochira ni iku tochuu de eki ga arimasu.
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That bag over there looks similar to mine.
Sochira no kaban, watashi no to niteimasu ne.
Corpus examples (48)
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How many guests are there?
お客さま、そちらのドレスはすとんとしたシルエットがとても上品で素敵なんです。
Miss, that dress is splendid, it has a sheer silhouette and is very classy.
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Does anyone in your office speak French?
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Does anyone on your team speak French?
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What is the difference between this and that?
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If the film is on at your place, do go and see it.
東京駅からそちらの事務所へは、どのようにして行けばいいのでしょうか。
How do I get to your office from Tokyo Station?
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Please visit us at your convenience.
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What time is it there?
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I'll see you whenever it suits you.
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I'd like to see you when you're free.
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I'll send Tom there to check out the situation.
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Please write to me about conditions at your school.
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Please don't go there. It is dangerous.
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How should I get there from the airport?
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Tell me about your plan.
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I'll be there at five p.m.
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I often feel like just going over there.
お忙しいでしょうから、私がそちらにスケジュールを合わせますよ。
You're a busy man, so I'll adjust my schedule to yours.
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She will be there by now.
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I'll call you up this evening.
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I'll come over after I finish the work.
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He'll be there, rain or shine.
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I'll be with you right now.
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I'll bring it to you tomorrow.