noun
right-hand radical of a kanji
Refers to the right-side component of a kanji character, often indicating a phonetic or semantic element. Contrasts with 偏 (へん), the left-hand radical.
See also: 偏
「形」の旁は「彡」です。
The right-hand radical of 形 is 彡.
漢字の旁を覚えると、
Learning the right-hand radicals of kanji makes it easier to guess readings.