こちら
こちら
JLPT N5 · vocab_demonstrativeMeaning
This way / This person
Examples
こちらは田中さんです。
This is Mr./Ms. Tanaka.
📖 How to Use
「こちら」means "This way / This person." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
When you see 「こちら」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
「こちら」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「こちら」mean in Japanese?+
「こちら」means "This way / This person". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_demonstrative" category.
How do you read 「こちら」?+
「こちら」is read as「こちら」.
Is 「こちら」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「こちら」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「こちら」?+
こちらは田中さんです。 — This is Mr./Ms. Tanaka.
Practice 「こちら」 with spaced repetition