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側
gawa, soba, kawa
Description
「側」は、ものや人の「そば」や、二つに分かれたうちの一つの「がわ」を表す言葉です。
"側" is a word that indicates the "side" of a thing or person, or one of two divided parts.
「右側」や「私の側」のように、方向や立場を言うときによく使います。
It is often used to express direction or position, as in "右側" (right side) or "私の側" (my side).
Meanings
側gawa
side; one of two directions or positions
車は道の右側を走ります。
Cars drive on the right side of the road.
側gawa
side or standpoint of a person or group
私はあなたの側にいます。
I am by your side.
側soba
nearby place; the vicinity of something
母の側にいると安心する。
I feel safe when I am by my mother's side.
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Notes
- Nuance
read "gawa" for 'side/standpoint', but "soba" (often 傍) for 'nearby/close by'.
- Reading
側 attaches to nouns as -gawa (右側, 内側); 側 alone as "soba" means beside.
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