2
正す

To Correct


Meaning

To Correct

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

This word is made up of a kanji with some hiragana attached, ending in an う sound. That means this word is a verb. The kanji itself means "correct," so what is the verb form of that? It would be to correct.


Reading

ただす

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: After you correct something for someone, you yell out ta-da (ただ) very excitedly. Go ahead and imagine yourself doing this a few times to help you to remember.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • メガネを正す

    to straighten one's glasses

    えりを正す

    to straighten one's collar

    まちがいを正す

    to correct an error

Context Sentences

タスクはシステムエラーを正すことです。

My task is to correct system errors.

左右のロゴのポジションを正した。

I corrected the position of the logos on left and right.

あの人はエラーをひたすら正すプログラマーです。

That person is a programmer who's dedicated for correcting errors.


Kanji Composition