Japanese word

サイド

Pronunciation

Romajisaido

Meaning

  • nounside

Example

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.

Illustration for サイド (side)

More examples

車をサイドに寄せてください。kuruma o sa i do ni yo se te ku da sa i

Please pull the car over to the side.

Core concept

Describes one of the areas or positions beside a center, edge, or reference point.

Common phrases

  • 右サイドmigi sa i do

    right side

  • 左サイドhidari sa i do

    left side

  • サイドに寄るsa i do ni yo ru

    move to the side

Similar words

横yoko: A position beside something, including the space on its left or right.
側gawa: A position or area next to something, often understood as one of two opposing parts.
脇waki: An area beside something, especially the space immediately next to it.

Definition in Japanese

物の中心や基準となる位置から見て、左右の一方に当たる部分。mono no chū shin ya ki jun to na ru i chi ka ra mi te sa yū no ip pō ni a ta ru bu bun

Word origin

サイド (saido) is a loanword from English side, which comes from Old English sīde meaning "side" or "flank".

Usage tips

  • On English restaurant menus, a side is a small dish served with the main dish, such as vegetables or fries.

Opposites

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