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Pronoun Course
Mission 6: Saying “Here”, “There”, and “Where” in Japanese
In this lesson, I will teach you how to say “Here, There, Where” in Japanese.
How to say “Here, There, Where” in Japanese?
| Word | Explanation |
| ここ | ここ means 【here】 → place close to the speaker but far from the listener |
| そこ | そこ means 【there】 → place close to the listener but far from the speaker |
| あそこ | あそこ means 【over there】 → place both far from the speaker and the listener |
| どこ | どこ means 【where】 → place that you are uncertain |
Text:
ここは どこ ですか。
Where is this?
Koko wa doko desu ka.
ここは としょかん です。
This is a library.
Koko wa toshokan desu.
そこは どこ ですか。
Where is that (near you)?
Soko wa doko desu ka.
そこは きょうしつ です。
That is a classroom.
Soko wa kyoushitsu desu.
あそこは どこ ですか。
Where is that over there?
Asoko wa doko desu ka.
あそこは たいいくかん です。
That is a gymnasium.
Asoko wa taiikukan desu.
Note:
| ここ essentially means “here.” However, in English, it is often not translated as “here,” but more naturally as “this.” The same applies to そこ and あそこ. 1. Literal translation (unnatural) ここは私の部屋です。 ❌ Here is my room. Why does this sound unnatural? Because “Here is …” in English is typically used when handing something to someone or presenting it, e.g.: Here is your coffee. 2. Natural expression (recommended) ここは私の部屋です。 ✅ This is my room. In English, when identifying a place, we usually use “this / that”, not “here.” The same applies to そこ (“that [near you]”) and あそこ (“that over there”). 3. When do we use “here”? Use “here” when emphasizing location or environment: I live here. It’s quiet here. These describe a state or condition, not “This place is X.” 🔥 Key idea In Japanese: ここ = the speaker’s area そこ = the listener’s area あそこ = somewhere away from both In English, it maps to two forms: this / that → referring to “this/that place” (more common) here / there → emphasizing location ✅ Summary: ここ / そこ / あそこ = “here / there” in meaning, but often translated as this / that in natural English. |
Journey Progress:
🎉 Mission Complete!
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📈 Level Progress:
✨ EXP +40
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You reached Lv7!
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✨ Pronoun Mastery
🎖 Region Cleared: Pronoun District, Beginner Town
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🌏 New Region: Verb District, Beginner Town
Congratulations🎉! You have mastered basic pronouns!
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