synonym Comparative
横
VS
脇
Differences Between "横" and "脇"
Option A
横
Meaning
side, beside, horizontal
Reading
よこ (yoko)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
机の横に椅子があります。
There is a chair next to the desk.
Option B
脇
Meaning
side; armpit; beside
Reading
わき (waki)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は本の脇にメモを挟んだ。
He put a note beside the book.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(side, beside, horizontal)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 横: Refers to the side of something or a position next to another object. Can also describe a horizontal direction.
- 脇: Refers to the side of a person's body (e.g., armpit area) or the side of an object. Can also mean 'next to' or 'beside' something. 人の体の側面（わきの下、腰のあたり）や物の側面を指します。また、「〜の隣に」「〜のそばに」という意味でも使われます。
- 横: Refers to the side of something or a position next to another object. Can also describe a horizontal direction.
- 脇: Refers to the side of a person's body (e.g., armpit area) or the side of an object. Can also mean 'next to' or 'beside' something. 人の体の側面（わきの下、腰のあたり）や物の側面を指します。また、「〜の隣に」「〜のそばに」という意味でも使われます。
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