Translation guide
This English phrase can refer to a physical opposite side, an opposing viewpoint, the afterlife, or a hidden aspect. Japanese uses different words depending on the intended meaning.
Referring to the other side of a road, river, room, object, etc.
General term for the other side or opposite side of something.
川の向こう側に家が見える。
I can see a house on the other side of the river.
Emphasizes the opposite side, often used for roads, tables, etc.
道の反対側に郵便局があります。
There is a post office on the other side of the street.
Specifically the back side or reverse side of something.
月の裏側は見えない。
We cannot see the other side of the moon.
Referring to the other side in a debate, argument, negotiation, or conflict.
The other party or opposing side in a discussion or dispute.
相手側の意見も聞くべきだ。
We should also listen to the other side's opinion.
The opposition faction or group holding a contrary view.
反対派の主張を理解しよう。
Let's try to understand the other side's argument.
Referring to the world after death, heaven, or the spirit world.
Common term for the afterlife or the next world.
彼はあの世へ旅立った。
He passed away to the other side.
The next life, often used in Buddhist or reincarnation contexts.
Buddhist term for the other shore, i.e., enlightenment or paradise.
Referring to a concealed side of a person, situation, or thing.
Literally 'another face', meaning a hidden side of someone's personality.
彼には別の顔がある。
He has another side to him.
The hidden or dark side of a person or organization.
彼の裏の顔を知っている。
I know the other side of him.
Directly translating 'the other side' as 「他の側」 (ほかのがわ) is unnatural in most contexts. Use the specific Japanese terms above depending on the intended meaning.
Let's meet again on the other side.
To cross over to the other side (reach nirvana).