How to Say ‘It is on the left.’ in Japanese
左側にあります。
hidarigawa ni ari masu
[hee-dah-ree-gah-wah nee ah-ree mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: Pattern: [〜にあります] = “It is located at/in/on ~.” Swap the location: [右側にあります] (on the right), [前にあります] (in front).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Inside metro stations, “left side/right side” can mean “on that side of the corridor” rather than outside on the street—follow signs too.
Phrase Breakdown
左側
hidarigawa
[hee-dah-ree-gah-wah]
left side
Means “the left side.” Used in directions to point out where something is located (e.g., 左側にあります).
地下鉄の入口は左側にあります。
The subway entrance is on the left side.
に
ni
[nee]
in/on/at (particle indicating location)
Marks the location where something exists when used with あります/います (e.g., 左側にあります).
駅の近くにコンビニがあります。
There is a convenience store near the station.
あります
ari masu
there is/are (for things)
Polite form of ある, used to say something inanimate exists/is located somewhere.
コンビニがあります。
There is a convenience store.
Words in this phrase
あり
ari
[ah-ree]
there is; exists (for things/places)
Stem of あります. In directions, it appears in polite sentences describing where places/things are.
階段の下にあり、見つけやすいです。
It’s under the stairs, so it’s easy to find.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending (makes a verb formal)
Polite ending used when speaking politely, especially to strangers in public places like stations.
改札はまっすぐ行くと右にあります。
The ticket gate is on the right if you go straight.
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