どこですか
Asks where a place or thing is.
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Examples
お風呂はどこですか。
おふろは どこですか。
Where is the bath?
ごみ置き場はどこですか。
ごみおきばは どこですか。
Where is the trash area?
Meaning
どこですか asks "where is it?" or "where is...?" It is a basic question pattern for locations.
Usage
Put the place or thing before は, then ask どこですか.
| Pattern | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Noun は どこですか | Where is Noun? |
| ここ / そこ / あそこです | It is here / there / over there |
Notes
This is useful during apartment viewings when asking about rooms, storage, entrances, and shared spaces.