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How to Say ‘Left turn’ in Japanese

左折

sasetsu

[sasetsu]

💬 Usage Tip: 折 here means "turn," so 左折 is literally "left turn." You'll see the same pattern in 右折 for "right turn," especially on signs and in driving directions.

Phrase Breakdown

左折

sasetsu

[sasetsu]

Turn left

To make a turn towards the left side.

Example

次の信号で左折してください。

Please turn left at the next traffic light.

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