Side, Beside, Next To, Horizontal
noun
The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. Please note that this word refers to "the side of something." Not "the left side," for example. That would be 左側.
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The reading for this vocab is the same as the one you learned with the kanji, lucky you!
毛虫が木の横を走っていました。
The caterpillar was running next to the tree.
家の横に木で出来たフェンスが立っています。
There's a fence made of wood standing next to the house.
横でボーっと見てないで、あんたも助けてよ！
Don't just sit by, you help too!