correct, justice, righteous, 10**40

5 strokesFrequency 143JLPT N3Grade 1

On

セイショウ

Kun

ただ.しいただ.すまさまさ.に

Nanori

おおくにまさしただし

Dictionary

Common Words

正直ょうじきFreq #714
1

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); Common noun

honest; frank; candid; straightforward

Examples
その事実は彼の正直さを証明している。
The fact proves his honesty.
2

Adverb (fukushi)

honestly; frankly

Examples
正直言って私はクラシック音楽が好きじゃない。かたや、モリーの方が完全にはまっている。
To tell the truth, I don't like classical music. On the other hand, Molly is really into it.
正しいだし~い Adj.Freq #868
1

right; correct

Examples
これが正しいかどうか自信がないんだ。
I'm not sure if this is correct.
2

proper; righteous; just; honest; truthful; lawful

さに正にAdverbUsually kanaFreq #1071
1

exactly; just; precisely; really; truly; surely; certainly; without doubt

Examples
DTPで本を作れば、安いし早いし、まさに一挙両得だ。
Desktop publishing lets you produce books quickly and cheaply. It's like killing two birds with one stone.
2

right (when); just (as)

Examples
あなたの電話が鳴ったときまさに出かけようとするところだった。
I was about to leave when you telephoned.
3

Also written as 将に

just (about to); on the point of; on the verge of; on the brink of

4

As まさに...べき; also written as 当に

really (ought to); certainly (should); naturally

正確いかくNoun~な Adj.Freq #1238
1

accurate; correct; precise; exact

Examples
この時計の時間は正確だ。
This watch keeps correct time.
とも正面真面真正面Noun~な Adj.Usually kanaFreq #1588
1

Usu. adverbially as 〜に

the front

2

honest; upright; decent; proper; respectable; straight; serious; sensible

Examples
まともな仕事につかなければいけませんよ。
You've got to get a steady job.
正体ょうたいNounFreq #1682
1

true character; true form; true colors; identity; truth (of a mystery, phenomenon, etc.); origin

Examples
ついに正体を暴露したな。
Now you've given yourself away.
2

consciousness; one's senses

正解いかいNounFreq #2142
1

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb; Intransitive verb

correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation

Examples
正解をまるで囲みなさい。
Please circle the right answer.
2

right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement

正面ょうめんNoun~の Adj.Freq #2336
1

Prefix

front; frontage; facade; main

Examples
正面のドアは鍵がかかったままだった。
The front door remained locked.
正式いしきNoun~な Adj.~の Adj.Freq #2461
1

formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)

Examples
彼女の服装は正式なパーティーでは場違いだった。
Her clothes were out of place at a formal party.
正義いぎNounFreq #3511
1

justice; right; righteousness

Examples
最後には正義は勝つものだ。
Justice will prevail in the end.
2

Usu. in titles of annotated editions of Confucian classics

correct meaning; correct explanation

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