| そ | っ | 
|---|---|
| 側 | 
| き | ん | 
|---|---|
| 近 | 
noun
- close aide (of a powerful person), close associate, entourage, attendant, retainer.
Variations
| Pronunciation | Kanji | Kana | Is Common | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 
 
 | 側近 | そっきん | ✔ | 
Contained Kanji Breakdown
side, lean, oppose
かわ ソク そば (4th, N3)