ここ／そこ／あそこ／どこ
Grammar Pattern
here; there near you; over there; where
ここ／そこ／あそこ／どこ
here; there near you; over there; where
Explanation
These words refer to places rather than objects.
ここ refers to a place close to the speaker.
そこ refers to a place close to the listener.
あそこ refers to a place far from both the speaker and the listener.
どこ is used to ask the location of a place.
They function as standalone location words and do not modify nouns.
Formation
Location word + です
Location word + ですか
Usage Notes
These words describe locations, not objects or people.
The choice between ここ・そこ・あそこ depends on the relative position of the speaker and listener.
どこ is used when the location is unknown.
For specific destinations or buildings, these words are often paired with pointing or contextual cues.
Parts of Speech
Verb
Noun