English–Japanese

“south side” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiminamigawa

Example

駅の南側に公園があります。eki no minami gawa ni kō en ga a ri ma su

There is a park on the south side of the station.

Illustration for 南側 (south side)

How to say “south side” in Japanese

“South side” in Japanese is 南側 (minamigawa).

It marks the southern portion of a specific place by viewing that place as divided into directional sides.

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

Example sentences with 南側

この部屋は南側に窓が多いです。ko no heya wa minami gawa ni mado ga ō i de su

This room has many windows on the south side.

Tips for using 南側

  • 南側 (minamigawa) is common in directions for buildings and stations, where it identifies the side facing south rather than a separate southern neighborhood.

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