こっち
こっち
pronoun
this way, here
1.
this way, this direction, here
Casual form indicating a direction or place near the speaker.
こっちに来てください。
Please come this way.
こっちを見て。
Look this way.
こっちへ来て。
Come here.
こっちに座って。
Sit over here.
こっちの道を歩こう。
Let's walk this way.
2.
this one, me/us
Can refer to the speaker's side or group.
こっちの方がいい。
This one is better.
こっちは準備ができた。
We're ready on our end.
こっちの話を聞いて。
Listen to what I have to say.
こっちは大丈夫です。
Things are fine on our end.
こっちにしよう。
Let's go with this one.
こっち is a casual pronoun meaning "this way" or "here" - referring to a place near the speaker.
KO-SO-A-DO SERIES (〜っち forms):
- こっち: this way (near speaker)
- そっち: that way (near listener)
- あっち: over there (away from both)
- どっち: which way (question)
FORMALITY LEVELS:
- こっち: casual/informal
- こちら: polite/formal
MEANINGS:
1. Direction/place: こっちに来て (Come here)
2. This one: こっちにしよう (Let's go with this one)
3. Speaker's side: こっちは大丈夫 (We're fine on our end)
NOTE:
こちら in formal speech can also mean "I" or introduce someone.