Translation guide
Describes two or more things positioned next to each other, often implying closeness, cooperation, or comparison.
Describing physical arrangement of two or more objects, people, or places that are adjacent.
The most common way to say 'side by side' for physical positioning. It is the te-form of 並ぶ (to line up) and often used with verbs like 座る (sit), 立つ (stand), 歩く (walk).
The two were sitting side by side.
Describing cooperation, collaboration, or joint effort between people or groups.
Means 'cooperating' or 'working together'. Used when people or groups work side by side towards a common goal.
Placing two things next to each other for comparison, often visually or conceptually.
Literally 'line up and compare'. Used when examining two items side by side to note differences or similarities.
彼らは並んで歩いた。
They walked side by side.
Literally 'to the side', used to describe something placed or positioned beside another. Often combined with verbs like 置く (place) or 並べる (line up).
Please place the desks side by side.
Emphasizes being adjacent or next to each other, often for people or buildings. Slightly more formal than 並んで.
The two houses are built side by side.
We worked side by side to solve the problem.
Means 'together', often used in formal or written contexts to express joint action or shared experience.
They fought side by side.
Literally 'lining up shoulders', an idiomatic phrase meaning to work together as equals or to be on par with someone. Often used in competitive or collaborative contexts.
He works side by side with his seniors.
I compared the two photos side by side.
A single verb meaning 'to compare by looking at side by side'. Implies a visual comparison.
Please compare the two designs side by side.