Word details

左前

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 左前.

Dictionary

Entry

左前だりまえNounFreq #59071
1

wearing a kimono with the right side over the left (normally used only for the dead)

2

downturn; recession; economic adversity; being in a bad financial situation

3

front left; front and left; before and left

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

left

5 strokesFrequency 630JLPT N4Grade 1

On

シャ

Kun

ひだり

Nanori

in front, before

9 strokesFrequency 27JLPT N4Grade 2

On

ゼン

Kun

まえ-まえ

Nanori

さきさとまい

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