English–Japanese
“left” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihidari
Example
左に曲がってください。hidari ni ma ga tte ku da sa i
Please turn left.
How to say “left” in Japanese
“Left” in Japanese is 左 (hidari).
Identifies the side or direction that lies opposite the right, relative to a person or object.
Example sentences with 左
交差点で左を見てから渡ります。kō sa ten de hidari o mi te ka ra wata ri ma su
I look to the left at the intersection before crossing.
Tips for using 左
- In Japan, traffic keeps to the left, so 左 (hidari) appears often in road signs and driving directions.