みぎ
JLPT N5 · vocab_position
Meaning
right (direction)
Examples

右に曲がってください。

Please turn right.

Related Kanji

📖 How to Use

「右」means "right (direction)." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

「右」is read as「みぎ」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 & もんだい2

「右」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「右」mean in Japanese?+
「右」means "right (direction)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_position" category.
How do you read 「右」?+
「右」is read as「みぎ」.
Is 「右」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「右」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「右」?+
右に曲がってください。 — Please turn right.

Practice 「」 with spaced repetition

右 — JLPT N5 Vocabulary | Nihongo Pass