そこら

Alternative writings: 其処ら
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

around there; that area. A colloquial demonstrative similar to そこいら.

PronounUsually Kana

Examples

そこらへ行って探してみよう。

Let's go over there and look for it.

そこらの木陰で休もう。

Let's rest in the shade over there.

2

that; that matter; that point. Refers to a topic or issue in conversation.

PronounUsually Kana

Examples

そこらの事情はあまり詳しくない。

I'm not very familiar with those circumstances.

その件はそこらで片付けておいてください。

Please take care of that matter there/for now.

3

about that much; approximately that amount (used in expressions like '...かそこら').

NounUsually Kana

Examples

到着まで五分かそこらだ。

It's about five minutes or so until arrival.

その箱は一メートルかそこらの長さだ。

That box is about a meter long.

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