N5
左 meaning and readings
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Kanji
左
N5
- Meaning
- left
- Onyomi
- サ
- 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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