そば
Meanings
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides; while
2. third person
when read as "はた"
Kanji used
on the side
Pitch accent
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Used in vocabulary (5 in total)
as soon as; right after
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
Examples (2 in total)
I parked my car by the gate.
You pay for the convenience of living near a station.