side; lateral direction
Technical or formal term for the side or lateral direction, often used in navigation, anatomy, or military contexts.
敵艦を側方から攻撃する。
Attack the enemy ship from the side.
側方の視界を確認
Please check the lateral field of vision.
lateral moraine
lateral flow
Compound of 側 (side) and 方 (direction). The reading そくほう follows standard on'yomi.