端(はし)

はし

noun

edge, end

See also: 橋(はし) (bridge), 箸(はし) (chopsticks)

1. edge, end, tip

The outermost part or boundary of something.

テーブルの端(はし)に座(すわ)ってください。

Please sit at the end of the table.

紙(かみ)の端(はし)に名前(なまえ)を書(か)いてください。

Please write your name at the edge of the paper.

道(みち)の端(はし)を歩(ある)いてください。

Please walk on the edge of the road.

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:

端っこ(はしっこ): corner, edge (casual)

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Added 2026.1.7 21:46 · Revised 2026.5.14 0:16

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