こちら側
こちらがわ
Also written 此方側
Meanings
- Noun this side; this direction (relative to the speaker) Antonym: 向こう側 (むこうがわ).
- our side; one's own side (e.g. team, group)
Kanji
- 側 side. Read as かわ.
Example sentences
- 学校は川のこちら側ですか。
Is the school on this side of the river? - 家のこちら側は朝日をとらえる。
This side of the house catches the morning sun. - 山のこっち側は、あんまり雨は降らないよ。
On this side of the mountain, it doesn't rain much. - 家のこっち側は、朝日が当たります。
This side of the house catches the morning sun.