どこWhere

どこ is a question word used to ask about locations, similar to 'where' in English. In contrast, ここ refers specifically to a place close to the speaker, either physically or figuratively, equivalent to 'here.' For example, トイレはどこですか？ ('Where is the bathroom?') could be answered by ここです ('It's here'—near the speaker or indicated location).

どこ is a question word used to ask about locations, similar to 'where' in English. In contrast, そこ refers specifically to a place closer to the listener, physically or figuratively, equivalent to 'there.' For instance, トイレはどこですか？ means 'Where is the bathroom?' and could be answered with そこです, meaning 'It's there (near you, or a place I'm pointing to).'

どこ is a question word used to inquire about a place, similar to 'where' in English. あそこ, in contrast, refers specifically to a place far from both the speaker and listener, physically or figuratively, similar to 'over there.' For example, トイレはどこですか？ ('Where's the bathroom?') could be answered with あそこです ('It's over there,' indicating a place distant from both speaker and listener).