～側
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Suffix attached to nouns to indicate a side or direction. For example, 『右側』 (migi-gawa, 'right side') or 『川側』 (kawa-gawa, 'riverside').
Theme
At a park, User and their friend Sakura are deciding where to sit for a picnic.
～側
～がわ
~ side
Locations & NavigationDirections & Places
Memory Hook
Think of 'side' as in 'this side' or 'that side.' The suffix 『～側』 (gawa) attaches to words to indicate direction or location, like 'east side' — 『東側』 (higashi-gawa).
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『～側』 (gawa) is commonly used in addresses and directions, such as 『駅の南側』 (eki no minami-gawa, 'south side of the station'), helping with precise navigation in cities.
Forms
Base: ～側Suffix attached to nouns to indicate a side or direction. For example, 『右側』 (migi-gawa, 'right side') or 『川側』 (kawa-gawa, 'riverside').