側 (かわ): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

側 (かわ) means side / vicinity / part.

See example sentences below.

側 at a glance

側

かわkawa

N1noun

side / vicinity / part

側かわkawaN1Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

side / vicinity / part

Example 1

机の側にカバンを置いた。

Translation

I placed my bag beside the desk.

Example 2

彼の側で話を聞いていた。

Translation

I was listening to the conversation by his side.