Basic directions: Directions

💬 The character [左] means 'left'.

🇯🇵 In Japan, people traditionally walk and drive on the left side.

💬 The character [右] means 'right'.

🇯🇵 Pay attention when crossing streets as Japan drives on the left.

💬 [折] (おり) means 'fold' or 'turn'. Combines with [左] for 'left turn'.

🇯🇵 Left turns are more common in Japan due to left-side driving.

💬 Combining [右] and [折] gives 'right turn' (おせつ).

🇯🇵 Right turns can be tricky at intersections; watch for traffic lights.

💬 Literally 'advance straight' with [進] meaning 'advance'.

🇯🇵 Directional phrases like this are helpful when navigating city grids.

💬 [ここ] means 'here' and is often used to specify exact locations.

🇯🇵 Japanese precision in communication is key, especially in crowded cities.

💬 Pronounced as [きた] (ki-ta).

🇯🇵 Traditional Japanese maps were oriented with north at the bottom.

💬 [南] is pronounced [みなみ] (mi-na-mi).

🇯🇵 Names of places often rhyme with cardinal directions, aiding in navigation.

💬 Pronunciation: [ひがし] (hi-ga-shi).

🇯🇵 The 'Eastern Capital' refers to Tokyo, highlighting cardinal directions in city names.