こちら～ (kochira～)
JLPT N5
Explanation
Refers to a person, place or thing; 'this', 'this one', 'this way', 'here'.
Formation
こちら / こちら + の + Person/Thing
Detailed Explanation
The こちら grammar point is used to refer to a person, place, or thing that is closer to the speaker, or to show politeness when referring to someone. It can mean 'this', 'this one', 'this way', or 'here'.
Examples
こちらは田中さんです。
Kochira wa Tanaka-san desu.
This is Mr./Ms. Tanaka.
こちらのレストランは美味しいです。
Kochira no resutoran wa oishii desu.
This restaurant is delicious.
こちらへどうぞ。
Kochira e douzo.
Please come this way.
こちらの方がいいですか、それともあちらの方がいいですか？
Kochira no hou ga ii desu ka, sore to mo achira no hou ga ii desu ka?
Is this one better, or is that one better?
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.