A1
Expression
Formal
Meaning
Asking someone's destination.
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Cultural Background
Asking about destination is a common way to acknowledge someone's presence. It is common to ask colleagues where they are going to coordinate schedules.
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Politeness First
When in doubt, use 'dochira'. It is safer to be too polite than too casual.
Meaning
Asking someone's destination.
💡
Politeness First
When in doubt, use 'dochira'. It is safer to be too polite than too casual.
Test Yourself
Which is the polite way to ask where someone is going?
___ へ行きますか？
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: どちら
Dochira is the polite form of 'where'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which is the polite way to ask where someone is going?
Choose
A1
___ へ行きますか？
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: どちら
Dochira is the polite form of 'where'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is perfectly polite.
Related Phrases
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どこへ行くの
contrastWhere are you going? (casual)
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どちらへいらっしゃいますか
builds onWhere are you going? (honorific)
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