Kanji 左: left
Kanji 左: left. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
left
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
This kanji originates from the image of a left hand (𠂇) holding a tool (工). Imagine the left hand holding a tool to assist in work, representing the meaning 'Left'.