How to Say ‘To the left’ in Japanese
左に
hidari ni
[hee-dah-ree nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [に] indicates direction/target: [左に] “to the left.” Often used with [曲がる].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Hand gestures help a lot in Japan—people often point clearly while saying [左に] or [右に].
Phrase Breakdown
左
hidari
[hee-dah-ree]
left
Directional noun meaning “left.” Combined with に to indicate direction/location: 左に曲がる (turn left).
次の角を左に曲がります。
I turn left at the next corner.
に
ni
[nee]
to; toward; at (direction/location marker)
に marks direction or destination. In directions: 左に (to the left), 右に (to the right).
左に曲がってください。
Please turn left.
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