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How do you say "right (correct)" in Japanese?
正しい
Tadashii
In Japanese, "right (correct)" is 正しい (Tadashii).
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Pronunciation
正しい is written using kanji. Romanised as Tadashii, it sounds roughly like "tah-dah-shee" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Tadashii (正しい) is an i-adjective for correct answers or proper behavior. Tadashii furumai means proper or good conduct, and its opposite is machigatte iru.
Example sentence
この答えは正しいです。
Kono kotae wa tadashii desu.
This answer is correct.
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How to remember 正しい
The kanji 正 looks like a horizontal line with a mark, suggesting straightness and correctness. Picture something standing perfectly aligned.
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Questions about 正しい
How do you pronounce 正しい?
正しい is romanised as Tadashii. Say it roughly like "tah-dah-shee" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is 正しい formal or casual?
正しい is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 正しい written in Japanese?
正しい is written using kanji. Tadashii (正しい) is an i-adjective for correct answers or proper behavior.
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