そこ
JLPT Level: N5
Meanings
there
that place
Usage
そこ
そこへ
そこに
そこでは
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.
そこは私の家の近くです。
そこはわたしのいえのちかくです。
That place is near my house.
そこにあります。
そこにあります。
It's there.
そこで待っています。
そこでまっています。
I'm waiting there.
そこへ行きましょう。
そこへいきましょう。
Let's go there.
そこでは雨が降っています。
そこではあめがふっています。
It's raining there.