左利き
ひだりきき
hidarikiki
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 35 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
左利き (ひだりきき (hidarikiki)) means "Left-hander". It is read ひだりきき (hidarikiki). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Left-hander
Also : Left-handed person
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Example Sentences
彼の兄は左利きなので、ハサミを使うのに工夫が必要だ。
かれのあにはひだりききなので、はさみをつかうのにくふうがひつようだ。
Since his older brother is left-handed, using scissors requires special consideration.
多くの有名なアスリートは左利きだ。
おおくのゆうめいなあすりーとはひだりききだ。
Many famous athletes are left-handed.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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