右みぎも左ひだりもわからない

expression, i-adjective

unfamiliar with the area; don't know one's way around

Describes being new to a place and not knowing the layout, directions, or local customs.

• 引ひっ越こしたばかりで、まだ右みぎも左ひだりもわからない。

  I just moved here and still don't know my way around.

expression, i-adjective

clueless; don't know the first thing about something

Figurative extension: being completely ignorant or inexperienced in a field or situation. The literal meaning 'not knowing right from left' underlies this sense.

• 新しん入にゅう社しゃ員いんは右みぎも左ひだりもわからない状じょう態たいだ。

  The new employee is completely clueless.