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正直しょうじき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.
正しいただしい～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

まさに正に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

正確せいかく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.
ま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.
正体しょうたい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

正解せいかい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

正面しょうめん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.
正式せいしき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.
正義せいぎ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

まさしく正しくAdverbUsually kanaFreq #4466
1

certainly; surely; undoubtedly; evidently; really; truly

Examples
彼女はまさしく支払わされたのだ。
She was jolly well made to pay.
2

just; precisely; exactly

正面からしょうめんからExpressionFreq #3617
1

(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; eye to eye

2

from the front

正気しょうきNoun～の Adj.Freq #5072
1

sanity; consciousness; soberness

Examples
やっとメアリーは正気に戻った。
At last, Mary recovered her senses.
正せいFreq #5431
1

Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

(logical) true; regular

2

Numeric

10^40; ten duodecillion

3

Abbreviation; Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

original

4

Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Mathematics

positive; greater than zero

5

Common noun; Philosophy

thesis (in dialectics)

修正しゅうせいNounTransitive～する VerbFreq #5716
1

amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching; update; fix

Examples
失礼ですが御提案を修正させていただきます。
I beg to modify your proposal.
正常せいじょうNoun～な Adj.Freq #5873
1

normal; regular

Examples
赤ん坊は正常な発育を示した。
The baby showed a normal development.
真正面真っ正面ましょうめん (真正面)まっしょうめんNounFreq #5874
1

directly opposite; right in front

Examples
猫がバスの真正面に走ってきてひかれた。
The cat ran right in front of the bus and was run over.
訂正ていせいNoun～の Adj.Transitive～する VerbFreq #5920
1

correction; revision; amendment

Examples
間違っていれば私のつづりを訂正してください。
Correct my spelling if it's wrong.
不正ふせいNoun～な Adj.～の Adj.Freq #6345
1

injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity; dishonesty; illegality; fraud

Examples
不正には抗議せざるをえない。
You must speak out against injustice.
正反対せいはんたいNoun～な Adj.～の Adj.Freq #6661
1

exactly the opposite (of); completely opposite; quite contrary

Examples
死は生の正反対である。
Death is the antithesis of life.
ただす質す正すTransitiveUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #6759
1

to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of

正すただすTransitiveGodan verbFreq #6759
1

to correct; to rectify; to reform; to amend; to redress

Examples
間違いがあれば正しなさい。
Correct errors, if any.
2

to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust

ただす糺す糾す正すTransitiveUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #6759
1

to ascertain; to confirm; to verify; to make sure of

Examples
校長は彼に無断欠勤の理由をただした。
The principal called him to account for being absent without an excuse.
正当せいとうNoun～な Adj.Freq #6874
1

just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable; reasonable; legitimate; legal; lawful

Examples
先生は彼女に正当な取り扱いをしなかった。
The teacher didn't do her justice.
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