How to Say ‘Turn right’ in Japanese
右に曲がってください
みぎにまがってください
💬 Usage Tip: Use this phrase when giving specific directions.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Always couple commands with polite endings like [ください] to maintain respect.
Phrase Breakdown
右にみぎに
to the right
Indicates a direction towards the right side.
右に曲がる。
Turn right.
曲がってくださいまがってください
please turn
A polite request for someone to turn in a specific direction.
次の角を曲がってください。
Please turn at the next corner.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
右みぎ
[migi]
right
Direction towards the right.
右に曲がって、次にまっすぐ行って。
Turn right, then go straight.
にに
[ni]
to
Indicating direction.
右に進んでください。
Proceed to the right.
曲がっまがっ
[magatsu]
turn (te-form)
The te-form of 'to turn', used for instructions.
右に曲がってください、信号で。
Turn right at the traffic light.
てて
[te]
and/then
Used to connect actions.
曲がってその後まっすぐ。
Turn, then go straight.
くださいください
[kudasai]
please
A polite form of request or command.
角を曲がってください。
Please turn at the corner.
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