側

がわ· also かわ、そば、そく

side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case; (place) near by

JLPT N1 Common word Also written 傍

Meanings

  1. Noun, Suffix

    side (of something, or taking someone's side); part
  2. (watch) case
  3. Noun

    (place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; the side (of something); beside; vicinity; proximity; neighbourhood (neighborhood)
  4. as soon as; right after
  5. first principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; tiny dash or speck

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