其方
そちら
there; that way; that one; you (polite)
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Examples
其方はどうですか。
そちらはどうですか。
How about you / your end?
其方の生活はどうだい。
そちらのせいかつはどうだい。
How are things for you up there?
来週、其方へ伺いたいと思っております。
らいしゅう、そちらへうかがいたいとおもっております。
I would like to call on you at your office next week.
Common patterns
- 其方こそ
- likewise; the same to you
- 其方の方
- that one; your side
- 其方へ伺う
- to visit your place (humble)
Memory tip
In practice this is written そちら — the kanji spelling is old and can also be read そなた or そっち. Beyond direction it stands politely for the listener and the listener's side, which is why business email is full of そちら.
Kanji in this word
- 其Not in the N5–N1 kanji lists
- 方direction, way, person (polite)ホウ・かた
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