右
right
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of 'ナ' (hand) and '口' (mouth). The hand that brings food to mouth - the right hand.
Symbolism
Correctness, strength, superiority. Expresses excellence as in 'none surpasses on the right'.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Holding brush in right hand
Words & Expressions
Words written with 右
Four-Character Compounds
右往左往
うおうさおう
moving about in confusion; going every which way; going this way and that
右顧左眄
うこさべん
inability to make up one's mind due to worrying about how others will think; hesitation; wavering
左顧右眄
さこうべん
looking right and left or all about; vacillation
左見右見
とみこうみ
looking from one place to another; looking in all directions; looking all around
Proverbs & Idioms
右に出る者がいない
みぎにでるものがいない
None can surpass
To be the best, unmatched by anyone
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 右 mean in Japanese?
右 means right.
How do you read 右?
On'yomi: ウ、ユウ (U, YUU). Kun'yomi: みぎ (migi).
How many strokes does 右 have?
右 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 右 a good kanji for a tattoo?
右 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means right. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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