JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
右 — right
- Reading
- ウ・ユウ・みぎ
- Meaning
- right
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
右 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ウ・ユウ・みぎ and it means right. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
右 appears in everyday japanese words such as 右 (right side) and 左右 (left and right).
Japanese words containing 右
Frequently asked questions
What does 右 mean in Japanese?
右 means right in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 右 read?
右 is read ウ・ユウ・みぎ. Reading it inside real words — 右 and 左右 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 右 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 右 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 右 in a word?
A common word containing 右 is 右 (みぎ) — "right side". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 右 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 右 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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