English–Japanese
“left and right” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisayū
Example
歩く前に左右を見ます。aru ku mae ni sa yū o mi ma su
I look left and right before walking.
How to say “left and right” in Japanese
“Left and right” in Japanese is 左右 (sayū).
Describes the two opposite horizontal directions considered together.
Example sentences with 左右
道の左右に桜の木が並んでいます。michi no sa yū ni sakura no ki ga nara n de i ma su
Cherry trees line both sides of the road.
Tips for using 左右
- 左右 (sayū) also describes the left and right sides of a person's body, including the hands, feet, and eyes as a pair.