そっち

そっち
pronoun
that way, there (near you)
informaldirection
See also: あっち (over there), こっち (here/this way), どっち (which way)
1. that way, that direction, there
Casual form indicating a direction or place near the listener.
そっちの方(ほう)に行(い)って。
Go that way (towards you).
そっちに本(ほん)がありますか。
Is there a book over there (near you)?
そっちへ行(い)って。
Go that way.
そっちを見(み)て。
Look that way.
そっちに座(すわ)ってください。
Please sit there.
2. that one, your side
Can refer to the listener's side or something near them.
そっちはどうですか。
How is it over there (where you are)?
そっちの天気(てんき)はどう？
How's the weather over there?
そっちは忙(いそが)しい？
Are you busy over there?
そっちにしよう。
Let's go with that one.
そっちは何時(なんじ)？
What time is it there?

Related words

  • 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)

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そっち is casual. In polite speech, such as to a customer or on a business call, use そちら (そちらはいかがですか, how are things on your side?).

Usage

1. Direction/place: そっちに行(い)って (Go that way)
2. That one: そっちにしよう (Let's go with that one)
3. Listener's side: そっちはどう？ (How are things on your end?)
Often used in phone calls or messages: そっちの天気(てんき)は？ (How's the weather there?)

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Added 2026.1.11 18:50 · Revised 2026.9.28 22:10
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