何方か

「どなたか」

Someone or anyone (polite)

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Other forms

誰か dareka - casual equivalent

どなた donata - polite "who"

Noun, Pronoun

"Someone" / "Anyone" (Polite)

A respectful indefinite pronoun referring to an unknown person, used primarily in formal or business contexts.

Example

受付にどなたかいらっしゃいますか。

Is there anyone at the reception desk?

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何方か (どなたか)

どなたか

Someone or anyone (polite)

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