左
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 左
1
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
left; left-hand side
Examples
そのポールは左に傾いた。
The pole inclined to the left.
2
left hand
Examples
フランスは左に、イギリスは右に揺れているように思われる。
France seems to be swinging left - Britain to the right.
3
the left (wing); leftist
4
fondness for alcohol; drinker
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
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