Meaning: さとうn. (Kanji=左党) left wing, leftist, one who adheres to the beliefs and policies of the political left, one who supports liberal politics, opposition partyn. (Kanji=砂糖) sugar, sweet crystalline substance derived from sugar cane and sugar beets (used mainly to flavor foods)n. (Kata=サトウ, Kanji=佐藤) Sato, Japanese family name