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VocabJLPT N5

this way

Pronoun

Also written as 此方

Definitions

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

This is a colloquial word meaning "this way," "this direction," or "this side," and it also refers to "here" or "us/me" in informal speech. It is the casual equivalent of a more formal directional expression. Use it in everyday conversation to point out a nearby direction or location.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said, "Get over here."

Sentence 2

Well, I feel like this way is faster.

Sentence 3

That voice came from this direction.

Sentence 4

Oh, the teacher's heading this way!

Sentence 5

Hurry, get over here!