そこ
Meanings
- there
- that place
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Explanation
そこ is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'there' or 'that place.' It refers to a location that is not near the speaker but has been referenced or is understood in the conversation. Use そこ to indicate a place familiar to both speaker and listener, often the listener’s location or a place previously mentioned. It contrasts with ここ (this place) and あそこ (over there). It can function as the subject, object, or location marker in sentences depending on the particle used.
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Example sentences
That place is near my house.
It's there.
I'm waiting there.
Let's go there.
It's raining there.
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