WORD DETAIL
右折
うせつ
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: The written form is
右折, readうせつ. Elements for right and turning combine to denote changing direction by turning right. - Basic usage:
交差点を右折するdescribes a route turning at an intersection, whileこの先で右折するdescribes the action directed by a sign farther ahead.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Direction changed at an intersection
- The route instruction links a right turn at the next intersection to seeing the station. Example:
次の交差点を右折すると駅が見えます。— Turn right at the next intersection, and you will see the station.
- The route instruction links a right turn at the next intersection to seeing the station. Example:
- An action directed by a sign
- The sign directs the traveler to turn farther ahead rather than immediately. Example:
案内板にはこの先で右折するよう書かれています。— The sign says to turn right ahead.
- The sign directs the traveler to turn farther ahead rather than immediately. Example:

