そば
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word そば
1
Word usually written using kana alone
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides; while
Examples
あの窓のそばの机は使うな。
Don't use the desk by that window.
2
はた only
third person
Examples
その気がなければ、はたからはどうすることもできないとよく言うだろうね。
If he doesn't want to learn, we can't make him.
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
端
14 strokes
Frequency: 960
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
edge
origin
end
point
border
verge
cape
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はし
は
はた
-ばた
はな
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ただし
みず
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