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near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides; while
third person
駅のそばにコンビニがある。
There's a convenience store near the station.
母のそばにいると安心する。
Being near my mother makes me feel at ease.
窓のそばに座って外の景色を眺めていた。
I was sitting by the window gazing at the scenery outside.