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左
左 means "left," the opposite of 右. It is used for directions and relative positions. Remember it by the 工 craft kanji inside, as you often support craftwork with your left hand.
Examples in context
銀行は左にあります。
The bank is on the left.
あのビルの左を見てください。
Look to the left of that building.
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