Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use '저쪽으로요' to politely indicate a direction or destination when someone asks where to go.
- Means: 'That way' or 'Towards that direction'.
- Used in: Giving directions to a taxi driver, a tourist, or a friend.
- Don't confuse: '저쪽' (that direction) with '이쪽' (this direction).
Explanation at your level:
Meaning
Indicating a direction by pointing or referring to a previous mention.
Cultural Background
Always use an open palm when pointing; never point with one finger.
Gesture is key
Always point with your whole hand.
Gesture is key
Always point with your whole hand.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase for direction.
지하철역이 어디예요? ____.
The particle '으로' indicates direction.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercises지하철역이 어디예요? ____.
The particle '으로' indicates direction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is for directions.
Related Phrases
이쪽으로요
similarThis way
Where to Use It
Taxi
Driver: 어디로 갈까요?
Passenger: 저쪽으로요.
Street
Tourist: 지하철역이 어디예요?
Local: 저쪽으로요.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Jo' (that) + 'Chok' (side) = 'Jo-Chok' (That-Side).
Visual Association
Imagine pointing your hand toward a distant mountain while saying 'Jo-chok-euro-yo'.
Rhyme
Go to the show, that way you go: 저쪽으로요.
Story
You are lost in Seoul. You ask a local. They smile, point, and say '저쪽으로요'. You follow their hand and find your hotel.
In Other Languages
Similar to 'Par là' in French or 'That way' in English.
Word Web
Challenge
Point to three different objects in your room and say '저쪽으로요' for each.
Review in 1, 3, 7, and 30 days.
Pronunciation
The '쪽' is a tense consonant.
Formality Spectrum
저쪽으로 가십시오. (Giving directions)
저쪽으로요. (Giving directions)
저쪽으로 가. (Giving directions)
저쪽! (Giving directions)
Derived from the Middle Korean '뎌' (that) and '쪽' (side).
Fun Fact
The word '쪽' is a pure Korean word, not a Sino-Korean root.
Cultural Notes
Always use an open palm when pointing; never point with one finger.
“저쪽으로요 (with open hand).”
Conversation Starters
Where is the nearest cafe?
Common Mistakes
저쪽으로
저쪽으로요
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
Por allá
Korean requires a politeness marker '요' for strangers.
Par là
Korean is more dependent on the '요' suffix.
Da lang
German 'da lang' is less formal than '저쪽으로요'.
あっちへ
Korean '저쪽' is slightly more formal than Japanese 'あっち'.
من هناك
Korean uses a particle suffix.
那边
Korean adds the '-(으)로' particle for movement.
저쪽으로요
None.
Por ali
Korean is more formal in its structure.
Spotted in the Real World
“저쪽으로요.”
Giving directions to a friend.
Easily Confused
저쪽 is 'that direction', 저기 is 'that place'.
Use '저쪽으로요' for movement, '저기예요' for location.
Frequently Asked Questions (1)
No, it is for directions.
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