Learn Japanese while reading Manga with our new Manga Reader Tool!

Nihongo

Classroom

How to say 'Side' or 'Aspect' in Japanese | 側面

Wondering how to say 'Side' or 'Aspect' in Japanese? You're in the right place!

The Japanese word for Side or Aspect is 'Sokumen', written as 側面 in Japanese.'Side' or 'Aspect' in hiragana is そくめん.

    word

    側面

    Meaning

    Side, Aspect

    Reading

    そくめん

    sokumen

    Kanji

    側Side 面Face, Surface

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '側面 (そくめん)' can mean 'side' or 'aspect'. When referring to 'side', it often describes the physical side of an object or structure, such as the side of a building. For example: The side of the building is painted blue「建物の側面は青く塗られている」(たてもののそくめんはあおくぬられている). When used to mean 'aspect', it refers to a particular feature or perspective of a situation or topic. For example: We need to consider all aspects of the problem「問題のすべての側面を考慮する必要がある」(もんだいのすべてのそくめんをこうりょするひつようがある). The word is versatile and can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N3

    Kanji Grade

    4

    Frequency

    2910

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 側面

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    側

    Meaning

    Side

  • kanji

    面

    Meaning

    Face, Surface

Words Related to 側面 Through the Kanji 側

These 9 Words contain the Kanji 側 as well.

  • word

    側

    Meaning

    Side

  • word

    向こう側

    Meaning

    Other side

  • word

    内側

    Meaning

    Inside

  • word

    片側

    Meaning

    One side

  • word

    外側

    Meaning

    Outside

  • word

    右側

    Meaning

    Right side

  • word

    左側

    Meaning

    Left side

  • word

    両側

    Meaning

    Both sides

  • word

    西側

    Meaning

    West side

Words Related to 側面 Through the Kanji 面

These 28 Words contain the Kanji 面 as well.

  • word

    面

    Meaning

    Face, Surface

  • word

    面白い

    Meaning

    Interesting, Funny

  • word

    洗面所

    Meaning

    Washroom

  • word

    正面

    Meaning

    Front

  • word

    画面

    Meaning

    Screen

  • word

    場面

    Meaning

    Scene

  • word

    表面

    Meaning

    Surface

  • word

    真面目

    Meaning

    Serious, Earnest

  • word

    方面

    Meaning

    Direction, Field

  • word

    地面

    Meaning

    Ground

  • word

    面積

    Meaning

    Area

  • word

    一面

    Meaning

    Whole area

  • word

    全面

    Meaning

    Entirety

  • word

    内面

    Meaning

    Inside, Inner

  • word

    対面

    Meaning

    Face to face

  • word

    面する

    Meaning

    Face

  • word

    直面

    Meaning

    Confrontation

  • word

    半面

    Meaning

    Aspect

  • word

    面接

    Meaning

    Interview

  • word

    全面的

    Meaning

    Comprehensive

  • word

    平面

    Meaning

    Plane

  • word

    洗面

    Meaning

    Washing

  • word

    洗面器

    Meaning

    Washbasin

  • word

    両面

    Meaning

    Both sides

  • word

    水面

    Meaning

    Water surface

  • word

    斜面

    Meaning

    Slope

  • word

    面倒

    Meaning

    Trouble, Bother

  • word

    面倒臭い

    Meaning

    Troublesome

Learn the Word 側面

Let's make sure you fully understand this word.

What does 'Sokumen' (側面) mean?

'Sokumen' means 'Side' or 'Aspect' .

To help you master this word, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.