🗺️ Directions & Places
How to say “Where am I on this map? / Where is here?” in Japanese
ここ は どこ ですか
Koko wa doko desu ka
normal / slow
Word-by-word breakdown
- ここkokohere
- はwa(topic particle)
- どこ ですかdoko desu kawhere is it?
Usage & culture tip
Point to a paper map or your smartphone screen and ask a local police box (Koban) officer.
Good for: Asking for and understanding directions to places.