左
Left
JLPT N5 · #50 of 101📖 Readings
On'yomi (Chinese reading)
サ
Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)
ひだり
📝 Example Words
- 左 (ひだり) - left
💡 About This Kanji
左 is a JLPT N5 kanji meaning "left." It belongs to the directions group and is one of the first kanji Japanese learners study. The on'yomi reading サ is used in compound words (jukugo), while the kun'yomi reading ひだり appears in native Japanese words.
This kanji is part of the complete JLPT N5 kanji list — the 101 characters you need to pass the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Practice it with our free Kanji Flash app using spaced repetition.
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