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右

右·right

On-yomi
ウユウ
Kun-yomi
みぎ

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Stroke order

Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.

5 strokes, numbered in writing order. Data: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
右みぎright
右手みぎてright hand
右側みぎがわright side
左右さゆうleft and right

Example sentences

  1. トイレは右にあります。

    といれはみぎにあります。

    The toilet is on the right.

  2. 右手でペンを持ちます。

    みぎてでぺんをもちます。

    I hold the pen with my right hand.

Similar-looking kanji

Do not confuse these on the exam.

Common mistakes

  • Mixing up 右 and 左

Memory aid

Picture it

A hand near a mouth (口): the right hand is the one you eat with.

Vocabulary using this kanji

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