Quadruple VS
Synonym Boundary: "横", "おかず", "副作用", "肩を持つ"
All represent the core concept "side", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
横
よこ (yoko)
N5 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
おかず
おかず (okazu)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
副作用
ふくさよう (fukusayou)
B2 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
肩を持つ
かたをもつ (katawomotu)
C1 / CEFR
Quadruple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "side" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "横", "おかず", "副作用", "肩を持つ" based on context.
- 横 (よこ (yoko) - Level: N5): Maps to "side; horizontal; width" and is used when Indicates the side of something, or a horizontal direction. Can be used for position.
- おかず (おかず (okazu) - Level: N4): Maps to "side dish (to be eaten with rice)" and is used when Refers to any food item that accompanies rice in a Japanese meal, excluding the rice itself, soup, or pickles. It's the main accompaniment to rice..
- 副作用 (ふくさよう (fukusayou) - Level: B2): Maps to "side effect" and is used when Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus..
- 肩を持つ (かたをもつ (katawomotu) - Level: C1): Maps to "to side with" and is used when Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus..
Context for "横"
本の横にペンがあります。
There is a pen next to the book.
Context for "おかず"
今晩のおかずは魚です。
Tonight's side dish is fish.
Context for "副作用"
私は副作用に興味があります。
I am interested in side effect.
Context for "肩を持つ"
毎日、日本語を練習するために肩を持つ。
Every day, I side with to practice Japanese.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "本の ＿＿＿ にペンがあります。" (Meaning: "There is a pen next to the book.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "横" is correct here because it represents "side; horizontal; width" in the context: "There is a pen next to the book.".