Japanese phrase

___の方です。 ___ no hō de su

Meaning

It is the one on the ___ side.

When to use it

Points out a side or direction among several possibilities. This polite wording is common when giving simple directions or locating something nearby.

Example dialogue

出口はどちらですか? de guchi wa do chi ra de su ka

Where is the exit?

右の方です。 migi no hō de su

It is on the right side.

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