Japanese

しい

ただしい
Meaning: correct; right; righteous; proper
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

正
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い

Example sentences

It is important to sit with correct posture.
その質問に対する正しい答えが見つかりません。
I can't find the correct answer to that question.
そりゃ、君が正しいよ。
Well, you are right.
パソコンを使うときは、正しい姿勢を保つことが大切だ
When using a computer, it is important to maintain correct posture.
この問題のポイントは、公式を正しく使うことだ。
The key point of this problem is to use the formula correctly.
ルールに従って、正しく操作してください。
Please operate correctly according to the rules.
これは一般的に正しいと考えられている。
This is generally considered to be correct.
その理屈は正しいが、現実的ではない。
That logic is correct, but it's not realistic.
それはある意味、正しい判断だったと言える。
In a sense, it could be said that it was a correct judgment.
彼女は自分が正しいと思い込んでいる。
She is convinced that she is right.

Usage Notes

Can describe factual correctness, moral righteousness, or proper form.

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