お【おそば】

Frequency rank: 18,548. – 18,630.
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides; whilehonorific or respectful (sonkeigo) languageword usually written using kana alonesee also
  2. attendant; retainer; vassal
Forms
  • お【おそば】Frequency rank: 18,548. – 18,630.
  • お【おそば】Frequency rank: 19,843. – 19,950.
  • 【おそば】
  • 【おそば】Frequency rank: 47,038. – 47,982.
  • おそばFrequency rank: 32,811. – 33,123.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides; while
    2. This meaning refers to physical closeness or the concept of being next to or in the nearby area. It can also imply being in close relationship or connection to something.
    There is a park near the house.
    She is sitting beside me.
  2. attendant; retainer; vassal
    3. This meaning refers to a person who serves or is subordinate to another, often used in historical or formal contexts to denote a servant or a loyal follower of a lord.
    The samurai were those who faithfully served to protect the castle.
    The retainer of the daimyo plays an important role in influencing his decisions.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to be nearto move closerto leave someone's sideto stand bythe people nearbythe seat besidea presence near someonea person in attendanceto follow someone closelyto support from the side
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