左ひだり巻まき

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

counterclockwise; anti-clockwise

Describes a leftward spiral, twist, or rotation. Used for physical objects like screws, shells, or winding directions.

Antonyms: 右巻き

• このネジは左ひだり巻まきなので、普ふ通つうと逆ぎゃくに回まわす。

  This screw is left-handed, so turn it the opposite way.

• 左ひだり巻まきの渦うず巻まきが描えがかれている。

  A counterclockwise spiral is drawn.

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

eccentric; abnormal; contrary

Figurative use for a person whose thinking or behavior is twisted, odd, or contrary to normal. Often mildly derogatory.

• 彼かれは左ひだり巻まきな意い見けんばかり言いう。

  He only says eccentric opinions.

• あの人ひとはちょっと左ひだり巻まきだよね。

  That person is a bit odd, isn't he?