How to Say ‘To the right’ in Japanese
右に
migi ni
[mee-gee nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [右に] uses particle [に] to show direction (“to/toward”). Pair it with verbs: [右に曲がる].
🇯🇵 In Japan: If roads are narrow, “right” might mean a small side street—check for pedestrian paths too.
Phrase Breakdown
右
migi
[mee-gee]
right
Direction word “right,” often paired with に to indicate the direction of movement: 右に曲がる = turn right.
ここで右に曲がります。
I turn right here.
に
ni
[nee]
to; toward; in (a direction)
Particle indicating direction/target. In directions: 右に (to the right), 左に (to the left).
次の角で右に行きます。
At the next corner, we go to the right.
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