hard by

Preposition

dated

(dated) Close to; near; in proximity to; next to.

Japanese Meaning

すぐ近くに / 隣に / 近くで / 側に

The old inn stood hard by the river, its windows glowing with lamplight.

古い宿は川のすぐそばに建っており、窓はランプの光で輝いていた。

Sense（1）

(dated) Close to; near; in proximity to; next to.

He was laid to rest hard by the same church where he was once baptised.