1
pronoun
word usually written using kana alone
that way;that direction
direction distant from the speaker, close to the listener
そちらはセントラル自動車学校ではないんですか。
Isn't this Central Driving School?
2
pronoun
word usually written using kana alone
there
place distant from the speaker, close to the listener
そっちの生活はどうだい？
How are things for you up there?
3
pronoun
word usually written using kana alone
that (one)
something close to the listener
これとそちらとの違いは何だい。
What is the difference between this and that?
4
pronoun
word usually written using kana alone
you;your family;your company
そちら is polite
そちらの条件を受け入れましょう。
We will accept your conditions.
5
pronoun
word usually written using kana alone
that person
someone close to the listener
1
pronoun
poetical term
word usually written using kana alone
there;that way
2
pronoun
dated term
word usually written using kana alone
you
also written as 汝
Other forms
汝 【そなた】 (search-only kanji form)
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
direction;way
also ほう
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
person;lady;gentleman
グリーン夫人は、私の子供たちが歌を習っている方ですが、今度の日曜に独唱会を開く予定です。
Mrs. Green, from whom my children have lessons in singing, is to have a recital next Sunday.
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun
method of;manner of;way of
その少年はカーブの投げ方を知っている。
The boy knows how to throw a curve.
5
noun
person in charge of ...
also がた
6
noun
side (e.g. "on my mother's side")
also がた
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
direction;way;side;area (in a particular direction)
ジョンの方が二人のうちで背が高い。
John is the taller of the two.
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
side (of an argument, etc.);one's part
often 私の方, あなたの方, etc.
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
type;category
4
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
field (of study, etc.)
5
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
indicates one side of a comparison
6
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
way;method;manner;means
7
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
length (of each side of a square)
1
suffix
honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
Mr;Mrs;Miss;Ms
after a person's name, position, etc.
このざまはどうしたんだ。
How did you get into this mess?
2
suffix
polite (teineigo) language
makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions)
usu. after a noun or na-adjective prefixed with お or ご
どうもご親切さま。
That's very kind of you.
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
state;situation;appearance;manner
フラフラと歩き回る様は、あまりにデンジャラスだ。
The way she dizzily moves around is far too dangerous.
Other forms
方 【さま】 (rarely used kanji form) · 状 【さま】 (rarely used kanji form)
1
suffix
honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
Sirs;Mesdames
pluralizing suffix
2
suffix
around (the time that, etc.);about
also かた
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
archaic
poetical term
surrounding area;vicinity
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
archaic
poetical term
seashore;seaside;coast
3
suffix
archaic
suffix used as a rough indicator of location, direction, time, etc.
usu. べ or pronounced as え
Other forms
方 【へ】
