What does 横 mean?
横 is a Japanese noun meaning “side” or “beside” in English. It can also be translated as “width” depending on context. It is written as 横 in kanji, よこ in hiragana, and yoko in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
駅の横に銀行があります。
There is a bank beside the station.
疲れたので、ベッドに横になりました。
I was tired, so I lay down on the bed.