Kanji information

MeaningsLeft
On-yomiさ, しゃ
Kun-yomiひだり
Strokes5
JLPT LevelN5
Grade1
Frequency630

How to Write 左 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 左 mean?

Left

How do you read 左?

On-yomi: さ, しゃ / Kun-yomi: ひだり

How many strokes does 左 have?

5 strokes

左 appears in which JLPT level?

左 is classified as JLPT N5.

In what school grade is 左 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 1 kanji.

How common is 左 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 630.

Where can I see the stroke order for 左?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 左 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 左?

U+5DE6

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