Pronoun
this way; this direction
Usually written using kana alonedirection close to the speaker or towards the speakersee そちらsee あちらsee どちら
こちらへやってくる少年とその犬をごらんなさい。Look at the boy and his dog that are coming this way. here
Usually written using kana aloneplace close to the speaker or where the speaker is
this (one)
Usually written using kana alonesomething physically close to the speaker
I; me; we; us
Usually written using kana alone
this person
Usually written using kana alonesomeone physically close to the speaker and of equal or higher status
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こちら側こちらがわ
Nounthis side; this direction (relative to the speaker) · our side; one's own side (e.g. team, group)
こちらこそ
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)it is I who should say so
こちらの話こちらのはなし
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation) · our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
こちら持ちこちらもち
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Nouncovering the costs oneself; paying (the full amount) oneself