“Where are you from” in Japanese is どちらからですか, pronounced dochira kara desu ka.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 8 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
Polite and natural. More casual: どこから来たの？. See countries in Japanese for answers.
Example sentences
- どちらからですか。どちらからですか。Where are you from?
- カナダから来ました。カナダからきました。I’m from Canada.
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| casual | どこから来たの？ | どこからきたの？ doko kara kita no? |
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FAQ
How do you say Where are you from in Japanese?
Where are you from in Japanese is どちらからですか, pronounced “dochira kara desu ka”.