此方
Common
pronoun
1
2
pronoun
word usually written using kana alone
here
place close to the speaker or where the speaker is
塩をこちらへ取ってもらえますか。
Could you pass me the salt, please?
3
pronoun
word usually written using kana alone
this (one)
something physically close to the speaker
こちらの方があちらより値段が高い。
This costs more than that.
4
pronoun
word usually written using kana alone
I;me;we;us
こちらアヤ、こちらアヤ、応答お願いします。
This is Aya, this is Aya. Please respond.
5
pronoun
word usually written using kana alone
only applies to
こちら
this person
someone physically close to the speaker and of equal or higher status
叔母さん、こちらはトム君です。
Aunt, this is Tom.