How to Say ‘That counter over there’ in Japanese
あちらのカウンター
achira no kauntaa
[achira noh KAH-oon-tah]
💬 Usage Tip: あちら is the polite form of あそこ "over there". It points to something far from both you and the speaker.
Phrase Breakdown
あちら
achira
[achira]
over there
A polite form for indicating a direction or location.
試着室はあちらにあります。
The fitting room is over there.
の
no
[noh]
of; linking particle
A particle that connects words, like showing possession or linking a day and time.
土曜日の七時にお願いします。
Saturday at seven, please.
カウンター
kauntaa
[KAH-oon-tah]
counter
A service desk where staff help customers.
カウンターで荷物を預けます。
I check my bags at the counter.
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