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左右

さゆう

Readings

さゆうそう

Meanings

  1. 1.
    nleft and right; right and left
  2. 2.
    n, vs, vt(asserting) control; influence; domination
  3. 3.
    none's attendants; people accompanying one
  4. 4.
    n(serving at someone's) side
  5. 5.
    nequivocation

Kanji breakdown

左
N25 strokesGrade 1
右
N25 strokesGrade 1

Example sentences

彼は怒って首を左右に振った。

He gave an angry shake of his head.

成功不成功は気質に左右されることが多い。

Success often depends on one's temperament.

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左右さゆう

left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one

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