こちら側(がわ)

こちらがわ
noun
this side; our side
1. this side; over here
The side of something that is near the speaker, in terms of physical location.
こちら側(がわ)に座(すわ)ってください。
Please sit on this side.
道(みち)のこちら側(がわ)を歩(ある)きましょう。
Let's walk on this side of the road.
川(かわ)のこちら側(がわ)は安全(あんぜん)だが、向(む)こう側(がわ)は危(あぶ)ない。
This side of the river is safe, but the other side is dangerous.
2. our side; our end
The speaker's group or party in a negotiation, dispute, or business context.
こちら側(がわ)の準備(じゅんび)はできています。
We are ready on our end.
こちら側(がわ)の意見(いけん)も聞(き)いてほしい。
I'd like you to hear our side's opinion too.
こちら側(がわ)の不手際(ふてぎわ)でご迷惑(めいわく)をおかけしました。
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by our mistake.

A compound of こちら (this way, here) and 側(がわ) (side). Used both for physical sides and figuratively for one's group or party. The polite register of こちら makes it appropriate for business and formal situations.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • こちら側(がわ)に: to this side; on this side
  • こちら側(がわ)の責任(せきにん): our side's responsibility
  • こちら側(がわ)の準備(じゅんび): preparations on our end
  • 道(みち)のこちら側(がわ): this side of the road

RELATED TERMS:

  • あちら側(がわ): that side; their side
  • そちら側(がわ): your side; that side (near the listener)
  • 向(む)こう側(がわ): the other side; the opposite side
  • 片側(かたがわ): one side
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