side by side

Adverb

literally not-comparable figuratively

Japanese Meaning

隣り合って、横に並んでいる状態 / 平和に共存している状態 / 同じ目的を持って協力している状態

The two old friends walked side by side along the river at dusk.

二人の古い友人は夕暮れに川沿いを並んで歩いた。

Sense（1）

(literally) Beside or alongside one another; close to one another and abreast.

The new houses were built side by side, facing the lake.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) In peace.

Sense（3）

(figuratively) With a common purpose.

The soldiers of XX and YY were fighting side by side against a common enemy.