KaiwaGo右 kanji: meaning, readings and stroke order
右 means “right”. It is written with 5 strokes and is a JLPT N5 kanji.
On’yomi: ウ (u), ユウ (yuu). Kun’yomi: みぎ (migi).
How to write 右 (stroke order)
Write 右 in 5 strokes, following the numbers. Each small box adds one stroke; the red line is the stroke to draw.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
General rules: top before bottom, left before right, horizontal before a vertical that crosses it, and a closing bottom stroke last. Writing in the right order makes handwriting readable and helps you count strokes when you look a kanji up.
Practice writing 右
Trace 右 over the faint model with your finger or mouse, following the stroke order above. Turn the model off to write it from memory.
Readings of 右
| On’yomi (Chinese reading) | ウ (u)ユウ (yuu) |
|---|---|
| Kun’yomi (Japanese reading) | みぎ (migi) |
The on’yomi is usually used in compound words, the kun’yomi when 右 stands alone or is followed by hiragana. A dot (.) marks where the hiragana ending starts.
Example words with 右
| Word | Reading | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 右 | みぎ migi | right | |
| 右手 | みぎて migite | right hand |
右 (migi) means “right”.
右手 (migite) means “right hand”. Also in this word: 手
FAQ
What does 右 mean in Japanese?
右 means “right”. Common words with it are 右 (migi, “right”) and 右手 (migite, “right hand”).
How many strokes does 右 have?
右 has 5 strokes. Follow the stroke-order diagram on this page from stroke 1 to 5.
How do you read 右?
The on’yomi is ウ (u), ユウ (yuu) and the kun’yomi is みぎ (migi). Which one is used depends on the word.
Is 右 on the JLPT N5?
Yes. 右 is kanji number 36 of the 101 N5 kanji on this site.