How to Say ‘From here’ in Japanese
ここから
koko kara
[koh-koh kah-rah]
💬 Usage Tip: [ここから] = “from here.” Often used with distance/time: [ここから近いですか] / [ここから二十分です].
🇯🇵 In Japan: People often estimate commute “from here” to the nearest station or facility entrance, not exact door-to-door time.
Phrase Breakdown
ここ
koko
[koh-koh]
from here
Combination of ここ (here) + から (from). Used when asking/answering about distance or travel time from the current location.
ここ から駅まで何分ですか。
How many minutes is it from here to the station?
から
kara
[kah-rah]
from
Indicates the starting point; in ここから it means 'from here.'
ここから 近いので徒歩で通えます。
Because it’s close from here, I can commute on foot.
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