armpit; under one's arm; side; flank

Also written as 傍, 側

beside; close to; near; by

aside; to the side; away; out of the way

off-track; off-topic

Usu. written ワキ in noh

deuteragonist; supporting role

Abbreviation

second verse (in a linked series of poems)

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

side; edge; beside; besides; nearby

Word usually written using kana alone

while (doing); in addition to; at the same time

side (of the torso); flank

illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife

both sides

under one's arm; (in) the armpit

to lay aside; to set aside

side road; byroad

digression (e.g. from argument)

armpit; axilla

supporting role (actor); minor role

wakizashi; short sword worn by samurai