How to Say ‘On the right’ in Japanese
右にあります。
migi ni ari masu
[mee-ghee nee ah-ree mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: [右にあります] literally says "it exists on the right," which is a very common way to give directions in Japanese. Swap [右] for [左] to make [左にあります] = "it's on the left."
Phrase Breakdown
右に
migi ni
to the right; on the right
Indicates location or direction on the right side.
右にあります。
It is on the right.
Words in this phrase
右
migi
[mee-ghee]
right; right side
右 refers to the right-hand side or direction.
店は右にあります。
The shop is on the right.
に
ni
[nee]
to; in; at; on
に marks location or direction here.
右にあります。
It is on the right.
あります。
ari masu
there is; is located
Used for inanimate things or locations to say something exists or is there.
コンビニがあります。
There is a convenience store.
Words in this phrase
あり
ari
[ah-ree]
exist; there is
あり is the stem of ある, used for inanimate things existing somewhere.
公園の前に店がありました。
There was a shop in front of the park.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending
ます adds politeness to the verb.
ここに住みます。
I live here.
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