left side (of an equation); LHS
Mathematics term for the left-hand side of an equation, expression, or inequality. Often contrasted with 右辺 (right side).
See also: 右辺
Used in board games such as go, chess, and Othello to refer to the left-hand area of the board.
碁盤の左辺に石を打つ。
Place a stone on the left side of the go board.
Please factor the left side of this equation.
lvalue; left-hand side value
Compound of 左 (left) and 辺 (side, area). The term is used in mathematics and board games.