右折（うせつ、usetsu）
- right turn

The Japanese word 右折 右折 means "to turn right" in the context of driving or transportation. It specifically refers to the action of steering a vehicle to the right. It is a very common term used in driving instructions and road signs.

⚫︎右折禁止 Translation: No right turn. ⚫︎次の信号で右折してください。 Translation: Please turn right at the next traffic light. ⚫︎この道は右折できますか？ Translation: Can I turn right on this road?

This word is primarily used in situations related to driving, such as: ⚫︎Giving directions: You might use it to tell someone to turn right. ⚫︎Reading road signs: You'll encounter 右折 右折 on signs indicating turning restrictions or directions. ⚫︎Discussing traffic situations: You could use it to describe a traffic incident involving a right turn.

⚫︎The word 右折 右折 is typically written using the kanji 右 (right) and 折 (to fold, turn). ⚫︎The reading is うせつ (usetsu) in hiragana. ⚫︎There are no significant variations in the okurigana.

There are no direct single-word synonyms for 右折 右折. The meaning is very specific. You could use phrases like: ⚫︎右に曲がる (migi ni magaru) - to turn to the right.

⚫︎左折 (sasetsu) - to turn left

この交差点では、右折する前に必ず一時停止してください。 ・Translation: At this intersection, be sure to stop before turning right. ・Explanation: This sentence gives a driving instruction, emphasizing the importance of stopping before making a right turn.

トラックは交差点で右折しようとして、事故を起こした。 ・Translation: The truck caused an accident while trying to turn right at the intersection. ・Explanation: This sentence describes an accident scenario involving a right turn.

The word 右折 右折 is a compound word. 右 (migi) means "right" (direction), and 折 (oru/setsu) in this context means "to turn" or "to fold." The combination of these kanji directly creates the meaning "to turn right."