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Base noun form meaning 'beside' or 'next to'. Used to indicate a location adjacent to something, often with particles like 『に』 (ni) or 『の』 (no). Example: 『机の横』 (tsukue no yoko, 'beside the desk').
Theme
In a café, User and their friend Mika are discussing seating arrangements for a group outing.
横
よこ
beside
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Memory Hook
Imagine a 'yoga' mat placed beside you — you're doing yoga on the side. 'Yoga' sounds like 『横』 (yoko, 'beside / Side').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『横』 (yoko, 'beside / Side') is often used in directions, such as 『横に並ぶ』 (yoko ni narabu, 'to line up side by side'), reflecting cultural emphasis on order and harmony in public spaces.
Forms
Base: 横Base noun form meaning 'beside' or 'next to'. Used to indicate a location adjacent to something, often with particles like 『に』 (ni) or 『の』 (no). Example: 『机の横』 (tsukue no yoko, 'beside the desk').