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横
side · horizontal · width · cross
N3On: おうKun: よこ
Memory Aid
'Yoko' — 'Yoko' is lying on her SIDE.
Imagine a TREE (木) that has fallen HORIZONTALLY, and it's covered in YELLOW (黄) leaves.
Vocabulary
横よこside, horizontal
横断おうだんcrossing (e.g., a street)
横顔よこがおprofile (side face)
横転おうてんoverturning (e.g., a vehicle)
横道よこみちside street, detour
Example Sentences
道の横にカフェがあります。
There is a cafe by the side of the road.
疲れたので、少し横になります。
I'm tired, so I'll lie down for a bit.
駅前には横断歩道が多いです。
There are many pedestrian crossings in front of the station.
彼の横顔はとてもかっこいい。
His profile (side face) is very handsome.