側
Kanji · N2
側 / side
Kanji for side, lean, or oppose.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ソク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かわ、がわ、そば | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
側 carries the meaning side, lean, or oppose.
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Common compounds with 側
西側にしがわwest side / west bank
東側ひがしがわeast side / east bank
内側うちがわinside / interior / inner part
外側そとがわexterior / outside / outer
左側ひだりがわleft side / left-hand side
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