🇯🇵 Japanese phrases

How to Say "Come here" in Japanese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
こっちに来て
"Come here" in Japanese · say it like koh-chee nee keh-teh

The most natural way to say "Come here" in Japanese is こっちに来て. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

こちらに来て
more formal or polite way to say it
来て
casual and direct, often used among friends

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want someone to come closer to you. It is commonly used in everyday conversations. You can use it with friends or family in casual settings. For more formal situations, consider using the variant こちらに来て.

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Examples in Japanese

JapaneseEnglish
こっちに来て、話をしよう。Come here, let's talk.
こちらに来てください。Please come here.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use the wrong level of politeness for the situation.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear こっちに来て, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Japanese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use こっちに来て instead of こちらに来て?

Use こっちに来て in casual situations and こちらに来て in formal situations.

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