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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

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Kanji that share parts with 側.