ε³
JLPT N5
Right
Readings
Onβyomi: γ¦, γ¦γ¦ (u, yu)
Kunβyomi: γΏγ (migi)
γΏγ β right
Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ε³
γΏγ
right
ε³ε΄
γΏγγγ
right side
ε³ζ
γΏγγ¦
right hand
ε·¦ε³
γγγ
left and right
ε³ζ
γγγ€
right turn
Example Sentences
ε³γΈζ²γγγΎγγ
γΏγγΈ γΎγγγΎγγ
Turn right.
ε³ζγδ½ΏγγΎγγ
γΏγγ¦γ γ€γγγΎγγ
I use my right hand.
ε·¦ε³γ倧εγ§γγ
γγγγ γγγγ€γ§γγ
Left and right are important.
Cultural Note
π Right (ε³) historically symbolizes prestige, authority, and correctness in Japan.
1. Ceremonial Hierarchy:
o In traditional Japanese rituals, ε³ (right) was more important than ε·¦ (left).
o For example, ε³θΏ (γγγ) referred to the βright-hand guardβ of the emperor, holding a higher rank than ε·¦θΏ (left-hand guard).
2. Directional Importance:
o Ancient city layouts and palace designs distinguished ε·¦ (left) / ε³ (right) for auspicious positioning.
o Example: Temples and shrines often had ε³ζεζ (entering from the right) for symbolic reasons.
3. Idioms & Language:
o ε³θ©δΈγγοΌγΏγγγγγγοΌ β rising trend, success (literally βupward to the right shoulderβ)
o ε³ε©γοΌγΏγγγοΌ β right-handed person
1. Ceremonial Hierarchy:
o In traditional Japanese rituals, ε³ (right) was more important than ε·¦ (left).
o For example, ε³θΏ (γγγ) referred to the βright-hand guardβ of the emperor, holding a higher rank than ε·¦θΏ (left-hand guard).
2. Directional Importance:
o Ancient city layouts and palace designs distinguished ε·¦ (left) / ε³ (right) for auspicious positioning.
o Example: Temples and shrines often had ε³ζεζ (entering from the right) for symbolic reasons.
3. Idioms & Language:
o ε³θ©δΈγγοΌγΏγγγγγγοΌ β rising trend, success (literally βupward to the right shoulderβ)
o ε³ε©γοΌγΏγγγοΌ β right-handed person