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“east side” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihigashigawa

Example

駅の東側に大きな公園があります。eki no higashi gawa ni ō ki na kō en ga a ri ma su

There is a large park on the east side of the station.

Illustration for 東側 (east side)

How to say “east side” in Japanese

“East side” in Japanese is 東側 (higashigawa).

Identifies the part of a place or object that lies toward the east from a chosen reference point.

Full entry for 東側: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 東側

建物の東側は朝日がよく当たります。tate mono no higashi gawa wa asa hi ga yo ku a ta ri ma su

The east side of the building gets plenty of morning sun.

Tips for using 東側

  • When a river is the reference point, 東側 (higashigawa) can mean the bank on its east side, so the surrounding context determines whether side or bank is intended.

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