How do you say "Right side" in Japanese?

"Right side" in Japanese is "右側". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Right side’ in Japanese

Q: What does "右側" mean in English?

"右側" means "Right side" in English. Usage tip: [側] means "side," and in compounds like [右側] and [左側] it's usually said (gawa), not the dictionary reading you might expect. You can reuse the pattern with other locations too, like [向こう側] for "the other side."

右側

migigawa

[migi-gawa]

💬 Usage Tip: [側] means "side," and in compounds like [右側] and [左側] it's usually said (gawa), not the dictionary reading you might expect. You can reuse the pattern with other locations too, like [向こう側] for "the other side."

Phrase Breakdown

右側

migigawa

[migi-gawa]

Right side

Refers to the right side or direction.

Example

車を右側に止めてください。

Please park the car on the right side.

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