左 記(さき)

さき

noun

the following, mentioned below

formalwritten

1. 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(さき)の通(とお)りです。

It is as stated below.

左記(さき)の住所(じゅうしょ)にお送(おく)りください。

Please send it to the address below.

詳(くわ)しくは左記(さき)の連絡先(れんらくさき)までお問(と)い合(あ)わせください。

For details, please contact us at the address listed below.

Forms

左(さ) (left) + 記(き) (written) = what is written to the left

In traditional vertical writing (縦書(たてが)き), text flows from right to left, so "to the left" means "what follows." In modern horizontal writing, 下記(かき) (below) is often used instead.

Similar words

左記(さき): the following (in vertical writing)
右記(うき): the preceding (in vertical writing)
下記(かき): the following (in horizontal writing)
上記(じょうき): the preceding (in horizontal writing)

Usage

左記(さき) is a formal, written expression. It appears in official documents, letters, and forms. In modern horizontal documents, 下記(かき) is more standard.

Related Words

Compare: 上記(じょうき) (above-mentioned)

Compare: 下記(かき) (below-mentioned)

Compare: 右記(うき) (mentioned to the right)

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