also: どうひだり
noun
same as on the left; as stated before
Used in horizontal writing to refer to something previously mentioned on the left side of the text; equivalent to 'ditto' or 'same as above' in vertical writing contexts. Often seen in tables, forms, or formal documents.
See also: 同右
表の「備考」欄には「同左」と記入してください。
Please write 'same as on the left' in the 'Remarks' column of the table.
前項の説明は本項にも適用されるため、ここでは「同左」と記載する。
Since the explanation in the previous item also applies here, it is noted as 'same as on the left'.
Compound of 同 (same) and 左 (left), referring to the leftward direction in horizontal writing where preceding text is located.