This is the 5684th most frequent Japanese word.
そ
"そ" is a Japanese kana representing the "so" sound.
In this sentence, 'そ' appears in 'そちら', which is a polite way to refer to 'there' or 'that way.' It is used to designate a place close to the listener or a third party.
そちらへ行く準備をしています。
I am preparing to go there.
Here, 'そ' is part of 'そもそも,' which is an adverb meaning 'from the start' or 'in the first place.' It references the foundational aspect of the discussion or situation.
そもそも彼が来るとは思わなかった。
I didn't think he would come in the first place.
In this sentence, 'そ' appears in 'その', a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that.' It is used to refer to something near the listener or related to the discussion.