English–Japanese

“other side” in Japanese

Japanese

Also向こう側 (mukōgawa)

Pronunciation

Romajimukō

Example

川の向こうに町があります。kawa no mu kō ni machi ga a ri ma su

There is a town on the other side of the river.

Illustration for 向こう (other side)

How to say “other side” in Japanese

“Other side” in Japanese is 向こう (mukō).

Marks a place on the far side from the speaker or from a stated reference point.

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

Example sentences with 向こう

橋を渡ると、向こうに公園が見えます。hashi o wata ru to mu kō ni kō en ga mi e ma su

When you cross the bridge, you can see a park on the other side.

Tips for using 向こう

  • In everyday conversation, 向こう (mukō) can mean "over there" as well as "the other side," so the surrounding place often fixes the sense.

Other Japanese words for “other side”

道の向こう側に小さな店があります。michi no mu kō gawa ni chii sa na mise ga a ri ma su

There is a small shop on the other side of the street.

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