そこ

• Reading: そこ
• Romaji: soko
• Pronunciation: /so.ko/

Meaning

There; that place. Indicates a location near the listener.

The 'so' member of the ko-so-a-do place series, referring to a location near the listener or a previously mentioned place. Also used abstractly to refer to a point in a story or discussion (そこで = at that point/therefore). Not to be confused with 底 (soko, bottom).

Examples

1. そこにかばんを置いてください。 Please put your bag there.
2. そこの角を右に曲がってください。 Turn right at that corner over there.
3. そこに何がありますか。 What's over there?

Usage Guide

Context: directions, location, conversation

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From the ancient Japanese demonstrative system. The 'so' prefix indicates proximity to the listener. Combined with こ (place), it creates the location pronoun 'there (near you).'

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal