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[よこ(横)]
yoko
noun

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yoko
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English Meaning(s) for 横

noun
  1. horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down
  2. side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; breadth
  3. side (of a box, etc.)
  4. beside; aside; next to
  5. unconnected
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Definition and Synonyms for 横

Side a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
Synonyms: そば, おそば, ほとり, みもと, かたがた, かたわら, 側, 側, 側辺, 横, 脇, 袂, 辺, 辺, 辺り

Meanings for each kanji in 横

» sideways; side; horizontal; width; woof

Categories 横 is a member of

Part the extended spatial location of something
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Sample Sentences for 横

"Can you cut it like this, please?" "A little shorter in the front and a little longer on the sides, please."
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My friend shook his head as much as to say "impossible".
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I think I'll lie down for a while.
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I laid down for a short nap and fell asleep for two hours.
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They walked along the road three abreast.
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