How to Say ‘Left side’ in Japanese
左側
hidarigawa
[hee-dah-ree-gah-wah]
💬 Usage Tip: [左側] is “left side.” Useful with landmarks: [左側にコンビニがあります] (“There’s a convenience store on the left side.”).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Directions in Japan frequently use “left/right side” + landmark rather than exact addresses.
Phrase Breakdown
左側
hidarigawa
[hee-dah-ree-gah-wah]
left side
Means “the left side.” Useful in directions inside stations/buildings: 左側にあります (It’s on the left side).
改札は左側にあります。
The ticket gates are on the left side.
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