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Travel & DirectionsThursday 11 June 2026
駅はどちらの方向ですか?
Pronunciation: Eki wa dochira no hōkō desu ka?
Meaning: Which direction is the station?
This polite question is essential when you're lost in a Japanese town—using 「どちら」 (dochira) instead of the casual 「どこ」 shows respect and is the preferred way to ask for directions from strangers.
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