右
migi[mʲiɡʲi]
The English word "right" (of direction, opposite of left) is translated into Japanese as 右 (migi).
右 is used to indicate the direction opposite of left.
Meaning: of direction, opposite of left (adj)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
migi
Did you know?
- In some Japanese idioms, the expression 右から左へ (from right to left) describes someone who repeats information immediately without thinking about it.
- In traditional Japanese court hierarchy, the 'right' side was historically considered more prestigious than the 'left'.
- While 'right' in English can mean 'correct', Japanese uses different words for 'right direction' and 'correctness', so a learner cannot use 右 to mean 'true' or 'accurate'.
Examples in context
- 右肩が痛い。My right shoulder hurts.This sentence is useful for describing physical sensation in the part of the body containing 右.Tatoeba #1087636 by bunbuku, translation #481812 by CK
- 私は右折した。I turned right.This sentence is useful for describing the action of turning using 右.Tatoeba #1245236 by bunbuku, translation #258392 by CK
- 右に曲がって。Turn to the right.This sentence is useful for giving a direction to turn toward using 右.Tatoeba #5253130 by nihonjin, translation #27067 by CK
- 当然のことです。It's only natural.
- 確かに一緒です。It's certainly the same.
- 正しい答えです。It's the correct answer.
- 明日は休みだよね。Tomorrow is a day off, right?
- 164 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two people are looking for a specific shop in a crowded area.
- 陽太 Yota右に、何がありますか？migi ni, nani ga arimasu ka?What is to the right?
- 美咲 Misaki右に、カフェがありますよ。migi ni, kafe ga arimasu yo.There is a cafe on the right.
- 陽太 Yotaあ、右の角ですね。a, migi no kado desu ne.Ah, it is the right corner, right?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、そうです。hai, sou desu.Yes, that's right.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “right” translations and entries 右, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
