左
ひだり
JLPT N5 · vocab_positionMeaning
left (direction)
Examples
左の建物が図書館です。
The building on the left is the library.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「左」means "left (direction)." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「左」is read as「ひだり」— 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
「左」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「左」mean in Japanese?+
「左」means "left (direction)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_position" category.
How do you read 「左」?+
「左」is read as「ひだり」.
Is 「左」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「左」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「左」?+
左の建物が図書館です。 — The building on the left is the library.
Practice 「左」 with spaced repetition