左右
さゆう
sayuu
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 26 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
左右 (さゆう (sayuu)) means "Left and right". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Left and right
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Example Sentences
車を運転するとき、左右をよく確認してください。
くるまをうんてんするとき、さゆうをよくかくにんしてください。
When driving, check carefully to both sides.
彼女の意見は周りの人に左右されやすい。
かのじょのいけんはまわりのひとにさゆうされやすい。
Her opinions are easily influenced by those around her.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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