おそば
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word おそば
1
Honorific; Word usually written using kana alone
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides; while
2
attendant; retainer; vassal
Kanji in this Word
側
11 strokes
Frequency: 216
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
side
lean
oppose
regret
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かわ
がわ
そば
傍
12 strokes
Frequency: 1660
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
bystander
side
besides
while
nearby
third person
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かたわ.ら
わき
おか-
はた
そば
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
び
御
12 strokes
Frequency: 1087
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
honorable
manipulate
govern
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギョ
ゴ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おん-
お-
み-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
う
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