ここにあります
koko ni arimasu
In Japanese, "here it is" is translated as ここにあります (koko ni arimasu).
The phrase is used to indicate the location of an object that the speaker has found or is pointing out.
Which one should you use?
While ここにあります is used for inanimate objects like books or keys, you should use koko ni imasu when referring to living things like people or animals.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form ここにあります is polite. For a more informal setting, you can use the version ここにある. If you want to say "this is it" or "here it is" in an informal way, you can use これ. In formal situations, こちらです is a polite and formal way to say "here it is" or if you are offering something to someone in a respectful manner, you can use はい、どうぞ.
How do you pronounce it?
koko ni arimasu
Did you know?
- When saying はい、どうぞ to hand someone an object, the gesture is often accompanied by two hands to show respect, as using one hand can be perceived as overly casual or dismissive.
- The word ここ (koko) is part of a spatial system in Japanese that expands outward: ここ is 'here', そこ is 'there' (near you), あそこ is 'over there' (away from both), and どこ is 'where'.
- In a professional Japanese setting, using こちらです to say 'here it is' when guiding someone is not just polite but implies that the person is a guest of higher status than the speaker.
Examples in context
- お飲み物です。はい、どうぞ。Here is your drink. Please, go ahead.
- 新しいアルバム買ったんだ。これ。I bought a new album. Here it is.
- ここにあります。Koko ni arimasu.Here it is.
- 探していたものはここにあります。Sagashite ita mono wa koko ni arimasu.The thing I was looking for is here.
- 鍵はここにありますよ。Kagi wa koko ni arimasu yo.The keys are right here.
Example conversation
Kenta is helping Yui find a document on a desk.
- 結衣 Yui書類が見つからないんだけど。Shorui ga mitsukaranai ndakedo.I can't find the document.
- 健太 Kentaここにありますよ。Koko ni arimasu yo.Here it is.
- 結衣 Yuiあ、本当だ！ありがとう。A, hontō da! Arigatō.Oh, you're right! Thanks.
- 健太 Kentaどういたしまして。Dōitashimashite.You're welcome.
