Bahasa Melayu

kanan

Bahasa Melayu

English

right, right-hand side, senior

On the right side, or having higher rank or importance.

كانن

Examples

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  1. Peti pertolongan cemas itu terletak di sebelah kanan pintu.

    The first-aid box is on the right side of the door.

  2. Beliau ialah guru kanan di sekolah itu.

    He is the senior teacher at that school.

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kanan

It can refer to the right side or a senior position.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.