How to Say ‘Turn left’ in Japanese
左に曲がってください
ひだりにまがってください
💬 Usage Tip: Combines direction and polite command.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Useful at intersections, ensuring clear communication.
Phrase Breakdown
左ひだり
left
Refers to the left direction.
左に行きます。
I will go left.
にに
to
Indicates direction or destination.
駅に行きます。
I will go to the station.
曲がってくださいまがってください
please turn
A polite request to turn in a certain direction.
右に曲がってください。
Please turn right.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
左ひだり
[hidari]
left
Direction opposite of right.
左に曲がってください。
Please turn left.
にに
[ni]
to; towards
Shows direction or destination.
右に曲がります。
Turn to the right.
曲がっまがっ
[magatsu]
turn
A direction to change one's course.
角を曲がってください。
Please turn the corner.
てて
[te]
and; then
Indicates sequence of action.
真っ直ぐ行って、右に曲がってください。
Go straight and turn right.
くださいください
[kudasai]
please
Used to make a polite request.
道を教えてください。
Please tell me the way.
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