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GrammarJLPT N5

this way

Pronoun

Also written as 此方

Definitions

1. this way
2. this direction
3. here
4. this (one)

This word is a polite way of saying "this way," "this direction," or "this person/place," and is a more formal equivalent of a more casual directional word. It is commonly used in formal speech, customer service, and polite conversation to indicate a direction, location, or to refer to a person respectfully. It can also function as a polite first-person pronoun in some contexts.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said "This way" and opened the door.

Sentence 2

Wait, are you sure this is the right way?

Sentence 3

Ugh, we're going back this way again?

Sentence 4

Her voice drew me this way.

Sentence 5

"Let's just go this way," I told myself.