What does 左右 mean?
左右 is a Japanese noun meaning “left and right; influence” in English. It can also be translated as “(asserting) control, one's attendants, (serving at someone's) side” depending on context. It is written as 左右 in kanji, さゆう in hiragana, and sayuu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼は怒って首を左右に振った。
He gave an angry shake of his head.
成功不成功は気質に左右されることが多い。
Success often depends on one's temperament.