ノーサイド
also: ノー・サイド
Meanings
1
no side; full time; end of game
Rugby term for the end of the match; used as a signal that the game is over and the players are no longer opponents.
The referee blew the whistle for no side.
At the moment of no side, players from both teams praised each other's efforts.
2
post-fight mutual praise; reconciling
rare term
Rare extended use derived from the rugby term; refers to the act of putting aside conflict and praising each other after a heated competition or argument.
After a heated debate, they shook hands in the spirit of no side.
Usage patterns
- ノーサイドになるfor the match to reach full time / end
The second half ended, and the match finally reached full time.
- ノーサイドの精神the spirit of putting aside rivalry after a match (metaphorical use)
After the game, in the spirit of no-side, they shook hands regardless of which team they'd played for.