How to Say ‘Here’ in Japanese
ここに
koko ni
[koh-koh nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [ここに] = “here (at this spot).” Often used when indicating where to write/put something: [ここに名前を書いてください].
🇯🇵 In Japan: When filling forms in Japan, you’ll frequently hear [ここに] plus an instruction—look for boxes and arrows on the paper.
Phrase Breakdown
ここ
koko
[koh-koh]
here
Combined with に (location/destination), ここに means “here (to/at).” Used for indicating where something is or where to put something.
ここに名前を書いてください。
Please write your name here.
に
ni
[nee]
to; at; in; on (particle)
With a place word, に marks the location of existence (あります/います) or a destination/target spot: ここに置く (“put it here”).
ここに置いてください。
Please put it here.
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