9 strokes

Meanings

here

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ここ.に
し.げる

Dictionary

Common Words

此処
此所
Pronoun
Usually kana
Freq #56
1

here; this place

Examples
ここに手のないナベがある。
Here is a pan without handles.
2

this point; here; now

Examples
この町の人口はここ10年間動きがない。
The population of this town has been static for the last ten years.
3

Followed by a duration noun

these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...

4

Followed by a duration noun

the next ... (e.g. few days); these next ...

こんじ
Adverb
Noun
Archaic
Freq #115881
1

this year; the current year

茲許
Adverb
Usually kana
1

Formal or literary term; Conjunction

here; in this way; as you can see (usu. in business correspondence)

此処に
是に
茲に
爰に
Adverb
Usually kana
1

Formal or literary term

now; here; at this juncture

Examples
彼は正午までここにいるでしょう。
He'll be here until noon.

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