横向き

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 横向き is read as よこむき and means facing or turned sideways.
• Basic usage: It can describe turning a box sideways or sleeping on one’s side.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Turning a box sideways
  • 横向き: Turning the box sideways made it fit on the shelf. Example: 箱を横向きにすると棚へ収まった。
• Sleeping on one’s side
  • 横向き: He slept quietly on his side. Example: 彼は横向きの姿勢で静かに眠っていた。