右側

• Reading: みぎがわ
• Romaji: migigawa
• Kanji breakdown: 右 (u/migi) — right; 側 (soku/gawa) — side
• Pronunciation: /mi.ɡi.ɡa.wa/

Meaning

Right side; right-hand side. Used to indicate the right direction or position.

A compound noun combining 右 (migi, right) and 側 (gawa, side). Used for giving directions, describing positions, and in everyday navigation. Often appears with particles に, の, and を. More specific than 右 alone.

Examples

1. 駅は右側にあります。 The station is on the right side.
2. 道の右側を歩いてください。 Please walk on the right side of the road.
3. 右側の席に座りましょう。 Let's sit in the seats on the right side.

Usage Guide

Context: directions, transportation, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

A compound of 右 (migi, right) and 側 (gawa, side). The kanji 右 originally depicted a right hand reaching toward the mouth, while 側 combines 人 (person) and 則 (rule), suggesting the side where one stands.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal