9課 授受と敬意表現
Give – receive and be polite
接続：そちらです／そちらのN
That side; your place; that person. The polite form of そこ/そっち, indicates the side near the listener or the listener's organization.
注意 / Note：あちら indicates the far side of both; こちら is the speaker's side.
使い分け / How to choose quickly：Use when: Only your side or that place is polite
Wonder: Only the side near their audience/organization?
Avoid: Don't use こちら if it's on the speaker's side
Tip to remember: そちら = そこ／そちら様
Check again: On the phone, “by your side” → そちら
Wonder: Only the side near their audience/organization?
Avoid: Don't use こちら if it's on the speaker's side
Tip to remember: そちら = そこ／そちら様
Check again: On the phone, “by your side” → そちら
そちらは今、何時ですか。
What time is it where you are now?
資料をそちらへ送りました。
I have sent the documents to you.
そちらの会社は何時からですか。
What time does your company start?