正義
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 正義
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
Kanji in this Word
正
5 strokes
Frequency: 143
JLPT N3
Grade 1
Meanings
correct
justice
righteous
10**40
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ただ.しい
ただ.す
まさ
まさ.に
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おお
くに
ま
まさし
ただし
義
13 strokes
Frequency: 415
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
righteousness
justice
morality
honor
loyalty
meaning
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ただし
ちか
のり
よし
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