側: the kanji for side
側 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means side. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
側 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
側 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ソク (soku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 側面そくめん · sokumen | side; aspect |
がわ (gawa)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 右側みぎがわ · migigawa | right side |
| 内側うちがわ · uchigawa | inside |
| 相手側あいてがわ · aitegawa | the other party's side |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この問題には別の側面もある。Kono mondai ni wa betsu no sokumen mo aru.This problem also has another side.
- 道の右側を歩いてください。Michi no migigawa o aruite kudasai.Please walk on the right side of the road.
- 箱の内側に名前を書いた。Hako no uchigawa ni namae o kaita.I wrote my name on the inside of the box.
- 相手側の意見も聞きましょう。Aitegawa no iken mo kikimashō.Let's also listen to the other party's opinion.
- 駅の反対側に新しいビルが建った。Eki no hantaigawa ni atarashii biru ga tatta.A new building was built on the opposite side of the station.
Questions about 側
How many strokes does 側 have?
側 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 側?
The on readings are soku (ソク). The kun readings are gawa (がわ).
What JLPT level is 側?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 側
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.