opposite shore; other side of the river
Refers to the far bank of a river or body of water, often used in contrast to the near side.
A small village can be seen on the opposite shore.
I crossed to the other side of the river by boat.
Standard spelling.
Irregular okurigana usage; less common.
Irregular okurigana usage; less common.
Compound of 向こう (mukō, 'opposite side') and 河岸 (kashi, 'riverbank'). The reading がし is a rendaku form of かし.