端(はし)

端(はし) refers to the outermost edge or end of something.

HOMOPHONES (same pronunciation, different words):

• 端(はし): edge, end (this word)
• 橋(はし): bridge
• 箸(はし): chopsticks

These are distinguished by kanji and pitch accent in speech.

Common patterns

• [noun]の端(はし): the edge/end of ~
• 端(はし)から端(はし)まで: from one end to the other
• 端(はし)に寄(よ)る: to move to the side/edge

Common collocations

• テーブルの端(はし): edge of the table
• 道(みち)の端(はし): side of the road
• 紙(かみ)の端(はし): edge of the paper
• ベッドの端(はし): edge of the bed

Related words

• 端(はし)っこ: corner, edge (casual)