N5

meaning and readings

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Kanji

N5
Meaning
left
Onyomi
Kunyomi
ひだり
Formula
左 = 𠂇 + 工。

Story

左 is analyzed as a combination of 𠂇 (hand), 工 (right hand) and denotes left.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N5.

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