English–Japanese
“side” in Japanese
How to say “side” in Japanese
“Side” in Japanese is 側 (gawa).
It denotes one part or position in relation to a whole, often viewed against another part.
Example sentences with 側
窓の側に小さな花があります。mado no gawa ni chii sa na hana ga a ri ma su
There is a small flower at the side of the window.
道の側をゆっくり歩きます。michi no gawa o yu kku ri aru ki ma su
I walk slowly along the side of the road.
Tips for using 側
- 側 (gawa) can describe a person's side in expressions about standing or staying with that person, so its meaning extends beyond the left and right sides of objects.
Other Japanese words for “side”
本を脇に置きます。hon o waki ni o ki ma su
I put the book to the side.
建物の側面に窓があります。tate mono no soku men ni mado ga a ri ma su
There are windows on the side of the building.
左サイドから攻めます。hidari sa i do ka ra se me ma su
We attack from the left side.
まず彼の言い分を聞きましょう。ma zu kare no i i bun o ki ki ma shō
Let's hear his side first.