JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
正 — correct
- Reading
- セイ・ショウ・ただ.しい・ただ.す・まさ・まさ.に
- Meaning
- correct; justice; righteous; 10\*\*40
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
正 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is セイ・ショウ・ただ.しい・ただ.す・まさ・まさ.に and it means correct; justice; righteous; 10\*\*40. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
正 appears in everyday japanese words such as 正 (true), 是正 (correction) and 正に (exactly; just; truly).
Japanese words containing 正
Frequently asked questions
What does 正 mean in Japanese?
正 means correct; justice; righteous; 10\*\*40 in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 正 read?
正 is read セイ・ショウ・ただ.しい・ただ.す・まさ・まさ.に. Reading it inside real words — 正 and 是正 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 正 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 正 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 正 in a word?
A common word containing 正 is 正 (せい) — "true". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 正 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 正 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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