Word details

正統

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 正統.

Dictionary

Entry

正統いとうしょうとうNoun~な Adj.~の Adj.Freq #18785
1

legitimate; orthodox; traditional

Examples
どちらの王子が正統な王位継承者か。
Which prince is the legitimate heir to the throne?

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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

overall, relationship, ruling, governing

12 strokesFrequency 125JLPT N1Grade 5

On

トウ

Kun

す.べる

Nanori

のりむね

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