反対側(はんたいがわ)

はんたいがわ
noun
opposite side; other side
1. opposite side; other side
The side that faces or is across from a given point. Used for physical locations, directions, and figurative opposites.
反対側(はんたいがわ)に渡(わた)ってください。
Please cross to the other side.
駅(えき)の反対側(はんたいがわ)にコンビニがある。
There's a convenience store on the other side of the station.
道(みち)の反対側(はんたいがわ)から友達(ともだち)が手(て)を振(ふ)っていた。
A friend was waving from the other side of the street.

WORD FORMATION:
反対(はんたい) (opposite) + 側(がわ) (side)

USAGE:
Very common in everyday directions and location descriptions. Works as a noun, often with particles に, の, or から. Used for physical locations (streets, buildings) and also body parts (the other hand, the other ear).

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • Xの反対側(はんたいがわ): the opposite side of X
  • 反対側(はんたいがわ)に渡(わた)る: to cross to the other side
  • 反対側(はんたいがわ)から: from the opposite side
  • 反対側(はんたいがわ)の + noun: the noun on the opposite side

SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:

  • 向(む)かい側(がわ): the facing side, across (often for buildings facing each other)
  • 向(む)こう側(がわ): the far side, the other side
  • 裏側(うらがわ): the back side, reverse side
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Added 2026.3.14 19:32 · Revised 2026.3.30 15:07
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