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側
側 (readings: そく, かわ; Japanese kanji) means “side”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 側面 (side / aspect).
What does 側 mean?
| Kanji | 側 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | side |
| Readings | そく, かわ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 側
側 is read そく or かわ depending on the word.
Example words with 側
| Example | 側面 (side / aspect) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14