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左
“left” in Japanese is 左, read sa, hidari (さ, ひだり). It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 左手 (left hand).
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左を見てね。
ひだりをみてね。Look to the left.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 左 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | left |
| Readings | さ, ひだり |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 左手 (left hand) |
How to read 左
左 is read sa (さ) or hidari (ひだり) depending on the word.
Words with 左
- 左手
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Updated: 2026-08-28