A term used to indicate a specific location or scene that is perceived as being close to the speaker, often used to refer to the immediate surroundings or current setting.
A word that signifies a topic or issue that the speaker intends to focus on or address, often indicating a point of discussion that is deemed important or noteworthy.
A reference to a time frame that is close to the present, often used to describe recent events or conditions that have occurred or changed.
An expression that encompasses a state or condition resulting from past occurrences, often highlighting the current situation as it relates to earlier events.
A signifier for the speaker's own perspective, can denote both the speaker's physical location and their personal involvement in the discussion at hand.
Example:
ここに手のないナベがある。
Referring to various locations or scattered points, often used to describe something that is not confined to a single area but is instead found amid multiple sites.
Indicating a sense of both proximity and distance, capturing the essence of a space that encompasses both 'this place' and 'that place', highlighting the interconnectedness of different locations.