Back

On'yomi
ソク
SOKU
Kun'yomi
かわ・がわ・そば
kawa / gawa / soba

side · lean · oppose · regret

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#216
Radicalperson(2)

Stroke Order

Loading...
Strokes11

Component Breakdown

=

person + 則

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of person and rule. Side of person's rule.

Symbolism

Side, both sides, beside. Represents side.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

輾転反側

てんてんはんそく

tossing and turning in bed; turning over in bed worrying over something; tossing and turning in bed

側に置く

そばにおく

To keep by one's side; To keep close