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正しい

Correct


Meaning

Correct, True, Right

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

Ending with an い tells you that this word is an い-adjective. So since you know that the kanji 正 means "correct," what is the adjective version of that word? Well, it's also correct.


Reading

ただしい

Explanation

This word uses a reading you didn't learn from the kanji. You have to remember the ただ portion in order to read this word, so think about it this way: After you get the answer correct a clown jumps out of nowhere yelling "Ta-da (ただ)!!!" Imagine it scaring the crap out of you, too.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 正しいメールアドレス

    the correct email address

    正しいこと

    the right thing

    正しいもの

    the correct one

  • それは正しい

    that's correct

    あなたは正しい

    you're right

    これは正しい

    this is correct

Context Sentences

ママはいつも正しい。

Mom is always right.

ぼくが三日にホテルに入ったというのは正しいです。

It's true that I went into the hotel on the 3rd.

入り口の正しい入り方をおしえてあげましょうか?

Would you like me to show you how to enter an entrance properly?


Kanji Composition