左折

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 左折, read させつ, means turning left from the direction of travel.
• Basic usage: It is used when giving directions or describing whether a left turn is possible at an intersection.
  • 次の信号を左折すると、右手に郵便局があります。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Turning direction and the location afterward
  • In the example, 左折 is the act of turning left, while 右手 is the right-hand side where the post office is seen afterward.