〜側(がわ)

がわ
suffix
side, ~'s side
1. side, ~'s side
Suffix attached to nouns to indicate a side, direction, or perspective. Can indicate physical location (left side, right side) or abstract perspective (the customer's side, the company's side).
右(みぎ)側(がわ)を歩(ある)いてください。
Please walk on the right side.
窓(まど)側(がわ)の席(せき)がいいです。
I'd like a seat on the window side.
会社(かいしゃ)側(がわ)は反対(はんたい)している。
The company side is opposed.
Abstract use indicating perspective

COMMON COMBINATIONS:

  • 右(みぎ)側(がわ) (right side)
  • 左(ひだり)側(がわ) (left side)
  • 向(む)こう側(がわ) (the other side, opposite side)
  • こちら側(がわ) (this side)
  • 窓(まど)側(がわ) (window side)
  • 通路(つうろ)側(がわ) (aisle side)
  • 山(やま)側(がわ) (mountain side)
  • 海(うみ)側(がわ) (sea side)

ABSTRACT USES:

  • 客(きゃく)側(がわ) (customer's side/perspective)
  • 会社(かいしゃ)側(がわ) (company's side)
  • 親(おや)側(がわ) (parents' side)

RELATED: 裏側(うらがわ) (back side, reverse), 表側(おもてがわ) (front side).

Related Words

Related: 裏側(うらがわ)
general
Added 2026.1.11 21:48 · Revised 2026.1.19 20:37
03000/03090_gawa