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ε΄
Side, Direction
γγ (kawa), γγ (gawa)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
When riding the Shinkansen, passengers often ask for ηͺε΄ (window side) or ιθ·―ε΄ (aisle side) seats. The kanji ε΄ simply means 'side.'
Memory Trick
Imagine standing beside a friend. You are always at their SIDE.
Readings
Onyomi: γ½γ― (soku)
Kunyomi: γγ (kawa), γγ (gawa)
Example Words
ε³ε΄
γΏγγγ (migigawa)
Right side
ε·¦ε΄
γ²γ γγγ (hidarigawa)
Left side
ε
ε΄
γγ‘γγ (uchigawa)
Inside
ε€ε΄
γγ¨γγ (sotogawa)
Outside
Example Sentence
ε³ε΄γ ζ©γγ¦γγ γγγ
γΏγγγγ γγγγ¦γγ γγγ
migigawa o aruite kudasai
Please walk on the right side.