Meaning

Primary

Side

Alternatives

Beside, Next To, Horizontal

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. Please note that this word refers to "the side of something." Not "the left side," for example. That would be 左側.

Reading

よこ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for this vocab is the same as the one you learned with the kanji, lucky you!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 横を見る

    to look to the side

    横を通る

    to pass next to

    横を向く

    to face to the side

Context Sentences

毛虫が木の横を走っていました。

The caterpillar was running next to the tree.

家の横に木で出来たフェンスが立っています。

There's a fence made of wood standing next to the house.

横でボーっと見てないで、あんたも助けてよ!

Don't just sit by, you help too!

Kanji Composition