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VocabJLPT N1

east side

Noun

Definitions

1. east side
2. east bank

This noun means "the east side" or "the eastern part" of something, such as a building, city, or region. It is formed by combining the word for "east" with the suffix meaning "side" or "direction." It is used in giving directions, describing locations, or referring to the eastern bloc of countries during the Cold War era.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Today's inspection will begin on the east side of the building.

Sentence 2

The traffic light on the east side broke down again?!

Sentence 3

Oh right, did they really take out the benches on the east side?

Sentence 4

"Looks like the shop on the east side closed down," my colleague said.

Sentence 5

Wait, fishing on the east bank is banned now?