Kanji 右: right
Key takeaways
Kanji 右: right. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 右
right
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine using your right hand (the top part) to bring food to your mouth (口). Since the right hand is traditionally used for eating, this character came to mean 'right'. It is commonly used in words like 'right turn' or 'left and right'.
