傍
Kanji · N1
傍 / bystander
Kanji for bystander, side, or besides.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ボウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かたわ.ら、わき、おか-、はた、そば | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
傍 carries the meaning bystander, side, or besides.
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Common compounds with 傍
傍らかたわらside / edge / beside
傍受ぼうじゅinterception / monitoring / tapping
傍観ぼうかんlooking on / standing by and watching / sitting back and watching
傍そばnear by / close by / right next to
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