Phrase lesson

How do you say "Is it over there?" in Japanese?

Common場所確認

Is it over there?

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

あっちですか

あっち ですか

acchi desu ka

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use あっちですか (acchi desu ka) when you want to ask whether the place or direction is over there.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed phrase.
  • Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
  • It works best while pointing or looking in a direction.

Core words

  • あっち: over there / that way.

Helper words and endings

  • ですか: polite question ending.

Practical note

Use this when you are checking a direction. For something near you, こっちですか is the matching phrase.

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