Vocabulary
What does 左右 (さゆう, sayuu) mean?
左右 (さゆう, sayuu) means left and right; to control, to influence.
Quick facts| Reading | さゆう |
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| Romaji | sayuu |
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| Part of speech | noun |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
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N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsayuu
left and right; to control, to influence
- 1noun left and right; right and left
- 2noun · suru verb · transitive (asserting) control; influence; domination
- 3noun one's attendants; people accompanying one
- 4noun (serving at someone's) side
- 5noun equivocation
Example sentences
道を渡る前に左右を見ます。
I look left and right before crossing the road.
天気が旅行の予定を左右する。
The weather affects travel plans.