横手
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to the side or lateral area of something; often used with に or の to indicate location or direction.
There is a small garden beside the house.
It looks different when viewed from the side.
2
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
side ridge of a sword blade
Technical term in sword appreciation; refers to the lateral ridge line running along the blade. Not used in everyday conversation.
The side ridge of this sword is very beautiful.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の横手に〈物〉があるthere is something to the side of a place
There is a small storehouse beside the house.
- 横手から〈動詞〉to do something from the side
I was called out to from the side.