~側

~側

~がわ

Side (of two or more parties)

N5suffix·~gawa

How to remember it

Attach 側 to a noun like 右 (right) or 向かい (opposite) to point out which side.

Example sentences

  • 右側に曲がってください。

    みぎがわにまがってください。

    Please turn to the right side.

  • 向かい側に郵便局があります。

    むかいがわにゆうびんきょくがあります。

    There is a post office on the opposite side.

Usage

Attaches to direction/party nouns; the similar word 側 (そば) means "near, beside."

Related words

右側左側向かい側反対

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