This is the 536th most frequent Dutch word.
rechts
"Rechts" means "right" (the direction) in English.
In this context, 'rechts' is used to indicate a direction, specifically right.
De auto reed naar rechts bij het kruispunt.
The car turned to the right at the intersection.
Here, the derived form 'rechten' relates to the academic field of law; 'rechts' does not directly appear but is foundational in the word construction.
Hij heeft rechten gestudeerd aan de universiteit.
He studied law at the university.
In this case, 'rechter' is the adjective form derived from 'rechts', used to denote the position relative to the car.