片かた岸ぎし

noun

one bank (of a river)

Refers to one side of a river, as opposed to the other. Often used in contrast with the opposite bank.

• 川かわの片かた岸ぎしには桜さくらが植うえられている。

  Cherry trees are planted on one bank of the river.

• 片かた岸ぎしから対たい岸がんまで橋はしが架かかっている。

  A bridge spans from one bank to the opposite bank.