Japanese

ひだり
Meaning: left; left side
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

左

Example sentences

If you turn left at the next corner, you will see the station.
左の欄に名前を記入してください。
Please write your name in the column on the left.
次の交差点を左に曲がってください。
Please turn left at the next intersection.
その曲がり角を左に曲がってください。
Please turn left at that corner.
彼女は左の薬指に結婚指輪をはめている。
She is wearing a wedding ring on her left ring finger.
次の四つ角を左に曲がってください。
Please turn left at the next crossroads.

Usage Notes

The opposite of right (右). Also used to refer to left-wing political leanings.

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