そちら
そちら
JLPT N5 · vocab_demonstrative
Meaning
That way / That person
Examples

そちらはカメラですか。

Is that a camera?

📖 How to Use

「そちら」means "That way / That person." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

When you see 「そちら」in a sentence, pay attention to the particle that follows — it changes how the word functions.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 & もんだい2

「そちら」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「そちら」mean in Japanese?+
「そちら」means "That way / That person". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_demonstrative" category.
How do you read 「そちら」?+
「そちら」is read as「そちら」.
Is 「そちら」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「そちら」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「そちら」?+
そちらはカメラですか。 — Is that a camera?

Practice 「そちら」 with spaced repetition