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    3. 側

    側

    側そば

    near

    N3KMT2News #3+1CoreNounCore ConceptsKanji Vocab11 strokes

    傍端

    そばそくはた

    Noun

    1.
    near, close, beside, vicinity, proximity, besides, while
    word usually written using kana alone
    2.
    third person

    Stroke 0 / 11

    Speed1.0x

    道みちの側そばに花はなが咲さいています。

    Flowers are blooming by the side of the road.

    KMT2Nature & EnvironmentDaily Life
    窓まどの側そばに座すわってください。

    Please sit by the window.

    KMT2Daily LifeHome & Housing
    彼かれはいつも私わたしの側そばにいてくれます。

    He is always by my side.

    KMT3Emotions & PsychologyFamily & Relationships
    子こ供どもたちは公こう園えんの川かわの側そばで遊あそんでいます。

    The children are playing by the river in the park.

    KMT3Daily LifeNature & Environment
    この問もん題だいについては、両りょう方ほうの側がわから意い見けんを聞きくべきです。

    Regarding this issue, we should hear opinions from both sides.

    KMT4Core ConceptsPolitics & Law

    Kanji that make up this word

    側
    かわ・がわ・そば…(1)
    side・lean・oppose・regret
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