54.右

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右

1. Meaning and Reading

  • right
  • Onyomi : う, ゆう
  • Kunyomi : みぎ

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 口 : mouth
  • ナ : hand

When putting food into the mouth (口), the hand (ナ) usually used is the right hand — symbolizing ‘right’.

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3. Example Words

右 みぎ
right

I write with my right hand.

右折 うせつ
right turn

Turn right at the next corner.