9課 授受と敬意表現
Give – receive and be polite
接続：こちらです／こちらのN
This side; this place; this person. The polite way of ここ/こっち; Also used to introduce people nearby.
注意 / Note：これ refers to objects; こちら can politely indicate a direction, place or person.
使い分け / How to choose quickly：Use when: Point to this side/person politely
Wonder: Point to a place/direction/person near you?
Avoid: Don't use これ if you're politely indicating a location/direction
Tip to remember: こちら = ここ／この方 polite
Check again: Ask “is it an object or a direction/person?” if direction/person → こちら
Wonder: Point to a place/direction/person near you?
Avoid: Don't use これ if you're politely indicating a location/direction
Tip to remember: こちら = ここ／この方 polite
Check again: Ask “is it an object or a direction/person?” if direction/person → こちら
受付はこちらです。
The reception desk is on this side.
こちらは担当の山田です。
This is Mr. Yamada, the person in charge.
どうぞこちらへお入りください。
Please come this way.