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VocabJLPT N2

both sides

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. both parties
2. both sides

This noun refers to both parties or both sides involved in a situation, agreement, or conflict. It is commonly used in formal or written contexts, such as in contracts, negotiations, or news reports, to indicate that something applies to or involves each of the two parties equally.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Honestly, they were probably both just scared.

Sentence 2

Even small promises should be kept by both sides.

Sentence 3

If someone backs down here, does it really change both their futures?

Sentence 4

Both sides had a point in yesterday's argument, right?

Sentence 5

Friend: "Did both of you apologize?" Me: "No, not yet."