Right in Japanese
"right" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
右
migi
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "right". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
right
Reading: u
5 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of 'ナ' (hand) and '口' (mouth). The hand that brings food to mouth - the right hand.
What it carries
Correctness, strength, superiority. Expresses excellence as in 'none surpasses on the right'.
Related kanji for "right"
right
tou
Composed of small and phonetic. Hitting small target.
right
ze · nature
Composed of sun and correct. Sun is correct.
right
jun · dynamic
Composed of river and head. Head flowing like river.
left right(also: horizontal, woof, left & right)
i
Composed of thread and leather. Horizontal thread.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for right?
The most common kanji for "right" is 右, read as u. It means right. Related kanji: 当 (right), 是 (right), 順 (right), 緯 (left right).
How many strokes does 右 have?
右 has 5 strokes.