そば

側

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    near, close, beside, vicinity, proximity, besides, while
    word usually written using kana alone

    • あの窓のそばの机は使うな。
      Don't use the desk by that window.

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    third person

    • その気がなければ、はたからはどうすることもできないとよく言うだろうね。
      If he doesn't want to learn, we can't make him.