our side; we
Formal or literary expression used to refer to one's own group, side, or party, often in contrast to an opposing side.
Our side's argument is clear.
In negotiations, we must protect our side's interests.
Standard kanji spelling for this formal expression.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; less common but still used.
Compound of 我が (archaic possessive 'my/our') and 方 (side/direction). The form is a set expression from classical Japanese, now used in formal contexts.