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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSeite
Pronunciation / Transliteration: zay-te
"Die Seite des Gebäudes war mit kunstvollen Schnitzereien verziert."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The side or flank of something.
"The waki of the building was adorned with intricate carvings." - 2
In traditional Japanese arts, a term used to describe a supporting or secondary role.
"In the play, the waki character provided essential context to the main story."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'waki' originates from the Japanese language, where it refers to the side or flank. It has been used in various contexts, including traditional arts and literature, to denote a position or perspective that is not central but rather lateral.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Waki" is said worldwide
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côté
Transliteration: kote
"Le côté du bâtiment était orné de sculptures."
Seite
Transliteration: zay-te
"Die Seite des Gebäudes war mit kunstvollen Schnitzereien verziert."
lato
Transliteration: la-to
"Il lato dell'edificio era decorato con intagli intricati."
lado
Transliteration: la-do
"El lado del edificio estaba adornado con tallas intrincadas."
lado
Transliteration: la-do
"O lado do edifício estava adornado com entalhes intrincados."
पक्ष
Transliteration: paksh
"भवन का पक्ष जटिल नक्काशियों से सजाया गया था।"
侧面
Transliteration: cèmiàn
"建筑的侧面装饰着复杂的雕刻。"
측면
Transliteration: cheugmyeon
"건물의 측면은 복잡한 조각으로 장식되어 있었다."
脇
Transliteration: waki
"建物の脇は精巧な彫刻で飾られていた。"
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