側 Kanji – side
The Japanese kanji 側 can mean side, lean, oppose, regret.
Meaning and Readings
How is 側 read?
側 has the onyomi reading ソク and the kunyomi readings かわ, がわ, そば.
In romaji, these readings can be written as soku, kawa, gawa, soba.
Common Japanese Words Using 側
These common Japanese words contain 側. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 縁側（えんがわ） — engawa, external corridor on the outer side of traditional Japanese houses
- 西側（にしがわ） — west side, west bank
- 側（そば） — near, close, beside, vicinity, proximity, besides, while
- 側近（そっきん） — close aide (of a powerful person), close associate, entourage, attendant, retainer
- 側面（そくめん） — side, flank, profile, sidelight, lateral
- すぐ側（すぐそば） — right beside, close to, nearby
- 内側（うちがわ） — inside, interior, inner part
- 反対側（はんたいがわ） — opposite side, opposition
- 片側（かたがわ） — one side
- 裏側（うらがわ） — the reverse (side), back (side), other side, hidden side, behind the scenes