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左
hidari
Description
「左」は、体で心臓がある方の向きです。右の反対で、道を歩くときや物の場所を言うときによく使います。
"左" refers to the side of the body where the heart is located. It is the opposite of right and is often used when walking on the street or indicating the location of things.
Meanings
左hidari
the left; the left side or direction
次の角を左に曲がってください。
Please turn left at the next corner.
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Notes
- Nuance
左 pairs with 右 (migi, right); together they form 左右 (sayuu, left and right).
- Etymology
The kanji depicts a hand, historically associated with the left hand holding tools.
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