左右
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 左右
1
left and right; right and left
Examples
彼は怒って首を左右に振った。
He gave an angry shake of his head.
2
Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb
(asserting) control; influence; domination
Examples
成功不成功は気質に左右されることが多い。
Success often depends on one's temperament.
3
one's attendants; people accompanying one
4
(serving at someone's) side
5
equivocation
Kanji in this Word
左
5 strokes
Frequency: 630
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
left
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サ
シャ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひだり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
そ
右
5 strokes
Frequency: 602
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
right
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ウ
ユウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みぎ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あき
すけ
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