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How do you say "Which way is it?" in Japanese?

Use this in or around stations when you check whether you are going the right way.

Which way is it?

方向確認

Use どっちですか (docchi desu ka) in or around stations when you check whether you are going the right way. Treat it as a fixed phrase you learn as one practical chunk.

Answer

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どっちですか

どっち ですか

docchi desu ka

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Quick use

Use どっちですか (docchi desu ka) in or around stations when you check whether you are going the right way. Learn it as a ready-to-use line you can say smoothly.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed phrase.
  • Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
  • Once it feels automatic, it becomes much easier to use under pressure.

Helper words and endings

  • ですか: polite question ending.

Practical note

Station staff usually answer faster if they can also see the destination, map, or route on your phone.