How to Say ‘Turn left, please.’ in Japanese
左に曲がってください。
hidari ni magatsu te kudasai
[hee-dah-ree nee mah-gaht teh koo-dah-sigh]
💬 Usage Tip: [左] means "left." Together with [右], this is a good pair to memorize.
🇯🇵 In Japan: If your hotel is tucked into a side street, this phrase can be a lifesaver.
Phrase Breakdown
左
hidari
[hee-dah-ree]
left
The direction left. Useful when guiding a taxi driver.
左に曲がってください。
Please turn left.
に
ni
[nee]
to
Marks the direction of movement, here toward the left.
左に曲がってください。
Please turn left.
曲がっ
magatsu
[mah-gaht]
turn
From 曲がる, meaning to turn.
左に曲がってください。
Please turn left.
て
te
[teh]
and; te-form connector
Used with ください to make a polite request.
左に曲がってください。
Please turn left.
ください
kudasai
[koo-dah-sigh]
please
Makes the request polite and natural.
左に曲がってください。
Please turn left.
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