側 kanji: meaning “side”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N311 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- side
- On'yomi
- ソク
- Kun'yomi
- かわ、がわ、そば
Picture story to remember 側
A person (亻) cuts a shell (貝) with a knife (刂), standing off to the side.
Parts in this story:貝
How to write 側: stroke order
側 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 側
- 側面そくめんside
- 内側うちがわinside
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