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