側

Meaning

側 centers on the idea of being beside something: a physical side, leaning toward a direction, or taking a stance. The meanings 'oppose' and 'regret' are less common and may stem from taking a side against something or feeling regret from a particular standpoint.

• 側そば
  N3

  (place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; the side (of something); beside; vicinity; proximity; neighbourhood (neighborhood)

• 側がわ
  N3

  side (of something, or taking someone's side); part

• 側面そくめん
  N1

  side; flank; profile; sidelight; lateral

• 内側うちがわ
  N3

  inside; interior; inner part

• 外側そとがわ
  N3

  exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral

• 右側みぎがわ
  N4

  right side; right-hand side

• 左側ひだりがわ
  N1

  left side; left-hand side

• 裏側うらがわ
  N1

  the reverse (side); back (side); other side; hidden side; behind the scenes

• 西側にしがわ

  west side; west bank

• 北側きたがわ

  north side; north bank

• 南側みなみがわ

  south side

• 東側ひがしがわ

  east side; east bank

• 両側りょうがわ
  N2

  both sides

• 側近そっきん
  N1

  close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer

• 片側かたがわ
  N1

  one side

• 縁側えんがわ
  N1

  engawa; external corridor on the outer side of traditional Japanese houses

• 向かい側むかいがわ

  opposite side; other side; other party

• 側溝そっこう

  gutter; ditch

• 上側うわかわ

  upper side; surface

• 表側おもてがわ

  the front

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