Meaning

Primary

Left And Right

Alternatives

Both Ways, Influence, Control

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Put left and right together and you end up with left and right! Just make sure you say them in the right order!

Reading

さゆう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 左右にある

    be on both the left and right sides

    左右にいる

    be on both the left and right sides

    左右につける

    attach to the left and the right

Context Sentences

ジャケットの左右にはポケットがあります。

The jacket has pockets on the left and the right.

左右をみてからUターンしてね。

Make a U-turn after looking left and right.

コストは日本の人口の大きさに左右されます。

The cost depends on the size of the Japanese population.

それは大いにてんきに左右される。

That really depends on the weather.

Kanji Composition