あそこに
asoko ni
The English phrase 'over there' is translated into Japanese as あそこに (asoko ni). Wiktionary also lists あそこで (asoko de) and あそこへ (asoko e).
Meaning: in that place (adv)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| あそこに | asoko ni |
| あそこで | asoko de |
| あそこへ | asoko e |
These forms are used to refer to a location that is far from both the speaker and the listener. The base term あそこ refers to that distant place.
Which one should you use?
While あそこ refers to the distant location itself, the specific form you choose depends on the relationship between the location and the verb: あそこに indicates existence or location, あそこで indicates an action or event occurring there and あそこへ indicates movement toward that location.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use あそこで when describing an action or event taking place in that location, such as waiting or eating. Use あそこへ when describing movement toward that location, such as going or turning.
How do you pronounce it?
asoko ni
Did you know?
- While あそこ usually means 'over there', it is also used as a common euphemism in Japanese to refer to the genital area.
- When pointing to あそこ, Japanese speakers often use a whole-hand gesture with the palm facing up rather than pointing with a single finger, which can be seen as rude.
- In very polite or formal speech, you can replace あそこ with あちら to be more respectful toward the location or the person you are talking to.
Examples in context
- あそこに座って。Sit over there.This sentence is useful for using あそこに to indicate a location for sitting.Tatoeba #11491621 by small_snow, translation #2535075 by jgauthier
- あそこで待ってて。Wait over there.This sentence is useful for using あそこで to describe an action taking place in a location.Tatoeba #10551962 by small_snow, translation #2253857 by CK
- あそこに先生がいます。The teacher is over there.This sentence is useful for using あそこに to describe where someone exists or is located.Tatoeba #10954021 by small_snow, translation #10954016 by CK
- 今日の会議室は、あちらです。The meeting room today is over there.
- ご案内はそちらへどうぞ。Please go over there for assistance.
- 申し訳ありませんが、あの方向にお進みください。I'm sorry, but please proceed in that direction.
- あそこに本が置いてありますよ。There's a book over there.
- あんなところにあの人がいますよ。That person is over there, in that place.
- みんながそっちにいますよ。Everyone is over there.
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Example conversation
Yui and Yota are looking for a restroom in a shopping mall.
- 結衣 Yuiトイレはどこにあるかな？Toire wa doko ni aru kana?I wonder where the restroom is?
- 陽太 Yotaあそこに案内図があるよ。Asoko ni annaizu ga aru yo.There is a map over there.
- 結衣 Yui本当だ！助かったよ、陽太。Hontō da! Tasukatta yo, Yōta.You're right! Thanks for the help, Yota.
- 陽太 Yotaどういたしまして、結衣。Dōitashimashite, Yui.You're welcome, Yui.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “over there” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
