Kanji

What does the kanji 側 mean?

側 means side, nearby. On'yomi ソク. Kun'yomi かわ、がわ、そば.

Quick facts
On'yomiソク
Kun'yomiかわ、がわ、そば
Strokes11
Main radical人
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi ソクKun'yomi かわ、がわ、そば
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework11 strokes

side, nearby

Memory hook

A person (亻) standing next to the rule (則), forming one SIDE — SIDE, BESIDE.

Stroke order · 11 strokes

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Common words

  • 両側りょうがわboth sides
  • 側面そくめんside; aspect
  • ~側~がわsuffix meaning side, direction

More words with this kanji

  • 右側みぎがわright side
  • 縁側えんがわveranda (traditional Japanese-style)

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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