Translation guide
A door on the side of a building or vehicle, as opposed to the main entrance. In Japanese, the most common term is 横のドア, but other expressions exist depending on context.
Referring to a door located on the side of a building, often used as a secondary entrance.
The most straightforward and common way to say 'side door' in everyday conversation. It literally means 'side door'.
Please enter through the side door.
Referring to a door on the side of a car, van, or other vehicle.
Works for vehicles as well. It's a general term for any side door.
This building has two side doors.
A service entrance or side door used for everyday comings and goings, often by staff or residents. Common in apartment buildings, offices, and shops.
Employees, please use the side door.
A kitchen door or back door in a traditional Japanese house, often leading to the garden or service area. It's a specific type of side door.
You can go out to the garden from the kitchen door.
The car's side door won't open.
More technical, often used in manuals or specifications. Literally 'side surface door'.
This van has a sliding side door.
The side door is in the back.