VocabJLPT N4
that way
Pronoun

Also written as 其方

Definitions

  1. 1. that way
  2. 2. that direction
  3. 3. there
  4. 4. that (one)
An informal pronoun meaning "that way," "over there," or "your side." It's the casual equivalent of a more formal directional word and is commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to a direction, place, or the other person's side. It can also refer to someone or something associated with the listener.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

It's either stop here or go that way.

Sentence 2

Everyone ran off that way.

Sentence 3

Hold on — that's not the right way!

Sentence 4

No, the answer is not that way.

Sentence 5

It's brighter over there than it is here.