Japanese

せいかく
Meaning: accurate; precise; correct
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

正
確

Example sentences

This watch moves accurately without a single second's error.
上司の指示に正確に従う。
Correctly follow the boss's instructions.
現在の状況を正確に把握することが重要だ。
It is important to accurately grasp the current situation.
相手の意図を正確に汲み取ることが重要です。
It is important to accurately grasp the other party's intention.
彼は拳銃で標的を正確に撃った。
He shot the target accurately with a pistol.
この測定器は非常に正確だ。
This measuring instrument is very accurate.
警察は現在、彼の正確な死因を調査している。
The police are currently investigating the exact cause of his death.
日本の鉄道は、時間に正確なことで有名です。
Japanese railways are famous for their punctuality.
ミサイルは目標地点に正確に着弾した。
The missile impacted the target area accurately.
この時計は安物に見えるが、実は非常に正確だ。
This watch looks like a cheap item, but it's actually very accurate.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something that is free from error and matches the facts or standards perfectly.

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