Refers to the lateral direction or area beside something, often used in physical or spatial contexts.
sidelines; outsider's position; uninvolved position
Used for a situation where one is not directly involved, often in phrases like 横合いから口を出す (to butt in from the sidelines).
A bicycle suddenly came out from the side of the car.
Please don't give opinions from the sidelines during the meeting.
Standard kanji spelling with okurigana.
Variant without okurigana; less common but still used.
Compound of 横 (side) and 合い (mutual, together), literally 'side-together', referring to a lateral position or being off to the side.