What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "右"?

The kanji "右" belongs to JLPT N5 and means "Right". Its Onyomi is "ウ (u), ユウ (yū)" and Kunyomi is "みぎ (migi)".

JLPT N5

右

Right

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "右"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "口 (mouth) + 又 (right hand/again)". Mnemonic Story: "Imagine a clumsy person trying to eat with their RIGHT hand. They completely miss their MOUTH (口) and food splatters all over their HAND (又), which is always on the right side. It's an awkward display of using the right hand!"

Onyomi

ウ (u), ユウ (yū)

Kunyomi

みぎ (migi)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

口 (mouth) + 又 (right hand/again)

📖 Mnemonic Story

Imagine a clumsy person trying to eat with their RIGHT hand. They completely miss their MOUTH (口) and food splatters all over their HAND (又), which is always on the right side. It's an awkward display of using the right hand!

💡 Quick Hint: Mouth eats right

Essential N5 Vocabulary

右

みぎ

Right

右手

みぎて

Right hand

左右

さゆう

Left and right

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "右"

道を＿＿＿＿＿に曲がってください。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 方向の一つで「右」です。
English: One of the directions is 'migi' (right).

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