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