Kanji for "Left"
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "left". The most popular choice is shown first.
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left
Reading: sa
5 strokes
Related kanji for "left"
脱11 strokes偏11 strokes緯16 strokes
be left out(also: undress, removing, escape from)
datsu
left side radical(also: partial, side, left-side radical)
hen
left right(also: horizontal, woof, left & right)
i
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for left?
The most common kanji for "left" is 左, read as sa. It means left. Related kanji: 脱 (be left out), 偏 (left side radical), 緯 (left right).
How many strokes does 左 have?
左 has 5 strokes.