正

correct

JLPT N4 Grade 1 5 strokes

Kun'yomi: ただ・まさ
On'yomi: セイ・ショウ

正 means "correct". It is a JLPT N4 kanji written in 5 strokes. It is read ただ・まさ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and セイ・ショウ in compounds (on'yomi). Japanese schoolchildren learn it in grade 1.

Example word

正ただしい

correct

Stroke order & writing

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正 in example sentences

、？
Watashi, tadashii?
Am I right?
正気しょうきですか。
Shouki desu ka.
Are you nuts?
お前まえ正気しょうきか？
Omae shouki ka?
Are you nuts?

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, CC-BY 2.0 FR, licensed for reuse.

Words that use 正

Common questions

What does the kanji 正 mean?: 正 means "correct". It is a JLPT N4 kanji.
How many strokes does 正 have?: 正 is written in 5 strokes.
How is 正 read?: It is read ただ・まさ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and セイ・ショウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 正?: 正 is a JLPT N4 kanji.

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