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Kanji Detail for 左 - "left, left-hand side"

  • Meaning

    左 means "left, left-hand side."

    1. Left - The side to the left. To go to the left.

    2. East - The direction of east. When facing south, the left is east.

    3. Lower - Lower in rank. From ancient China, where the right was honored.

    4. Proof - A seal or evidence.

    5. Help - To give assistance.

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Sentences including

  • You'll see the store on your left.

  • I'm left-handed.

  • He hurt his left hand.

  • He looked around.

  • I tried writing with my left hand.

  • Keep to the left.

  • She writes with her left hand.

  • I tried to write with my left hand.

  • Keep to the left when driving.

  • Cars keep to the left in japan.

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