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Demonstrative noun used to indicate a location close to the speaker. It can stand alone or be followed by particles like 『は』 (wa, topic marker) or 『に』 (ni, location marker). Example: 『ここは東京です』 (koko wa Tokyo desu, 'This place is Tokyo').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are meeting up in a park to decide where to go next after a morning walk.
ここ
ここ
here / this place
Core Language Building BlocksPronouns
Memory Hook
Imagine pointing to a spot and saying, 'Coco is here!' Coco sounds like 『ここ』 (koko, 'here'). 'Coco here' → ここ (koko, 'here').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『ここ』 (koko, 'here') is often used in daily conversations to indicate a specific location, such as in shops or when giving directions. It's a fundamental word for navigation and spatial reference.
Forms
Base: ここDemonstrative noun used to indicate a location close to the speaker. It can stand alone or be followed by particles like 『は』 (wa, topic marker) or 『に』 (ni, location marker). Example: 『ここは東京です』 (koko wa Tokyo desu, 'This place is Tokyo').