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右
右 (readings: みぎ, ゆう; Japanese kanji) means “right”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 右手 (right hand).
What does 右 mean?
| Kanji | 右 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | right |
| Readings | みぎ, ゆう |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 右
右 is read みぎ or ゆう depending on the word.
Example words with 右
| Example | 右手 (right hand) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14