私のところに来て
watashi no tokoro ni kite
The English phrase 'come to me' is translated into Japanese as 私のところに来て (watashi no tokoro ni kite).
This phrase is used to request that someone move from their current location to where the speaker is located.
Which one should you use?
Using the particle へ instead of に in the phrase 私のところへ来て emphasizes the direction of movement toward the speaker rather than focusing on the specific destination.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase 私のところに来て is informal or standard. For a polite request, you can add ください to the end to make it 私のところに来てください. If you need a more formal way to say 'Come to me', you can use 私のもとへ来てください or the polite version 私の方においでください. For informal situations, you can also use 私のところへおいで.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the form 私のところに来て, the word kite is the te-form of the verb kuru (to come), which is used here to create a soft request or command.
How do you pronounce it?
watashi no tokoro ni kite
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the verb 来る (to come) is used strictly from the perspective of the person being moved toward. If you are moving toward someone else, you must use the verb 行く (to go), even if the English translation would be 'I'm coming'.
- In very informal settings, such as with a pet or a small child, the phrase おいで is used. This comes from the honorific verb おいでになる, but has evolved into a cute or gentle way to say 'come here'.
- The verb 来る (to come) is one of only two major verbs in Japanese that undergo irregular conjugation, meaning its form changes in ways that do not follow standard rules.
Examples in context
- もし何か困ったことがあったら、遠慮なく私のところに来てください。If you should have any trouble, don't hesitate to come to me.This sentence is useful for practicing how to offer help by telling someone to come to you if they have trouble using 私のところに来て.Tatoeba #193790 by tommy_san, translation #30958 by CK
- 今すぐ私のところに来て。Ima sugu watashi no tokoro ni kite.Come to me right now.
- ちょっと私のところに来てくれる？Chotto watashi no tokoro ni kite kureru?Can you come to me for a second?
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Example conversation
A woman is calling her friend to show him something on her phone.
- 陽葵 Himari健太、ちょっと私のところに来て。Kenta, chotto watashi no tokoro ni kite.Kenta, come to me for a moment.
- 健太 Kentaどうしたの？Doushita no?What's wrong?
- 陽葵 Himariこの写真、一緒に見てほしいの。Kono shashin, issho ni mite hoshii no.I want you to look at this photo with me.
- 健太 Kentaいいよ、すぐ行くね。Ii yo, sugu iku ne.Okay, I'll be right there.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
