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the following, what is mentioned below
Refers to content that follows in a document. In traditional Japanese vertical writing, 'left' corresponds to 'below' or 'following' since text flows from right to left.
左記の通りです。
It is as stated below.
左記の住所にお送りください。
Please send it to the address below.
詳しくは左記の連絡先までお問い合わせください。
For details, please contact us at the address listed below.
WORD FORMATION:
左 (left) + 記 (written) = what is written to the left
In traditional vertical writing (縦書き), text flows from right to left, so "to the left" means "what follows." In modern horizontal writing, 下記 (below) is often used instead.
CONTRAST:
- 左記: the following (in vertical writing)
- 右記: the preceding (in vertical writing)
- 下記: the following (in horizontal writing)
- 上記: the preceding (in horizontal writing)
NOTE:
左記 is a formal, written expression. It appears in official documents, letters, and forms. In modern horizontal documents, 下記 is more standard.