Meaning

Primary

Correct

Alternatives

True, Right

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

Ending with an tells you that this word is an -adjective. So since you know that the kanji means "correct," what is the adjective version of that word? Well, it's also correct.

Reading

ただしい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word uses a reading you didn't learn from the kanji. You have to remember the ただ portion in order to read this word, so think about it this way:

After you get the answer correct a clown jumps out of nowhere yelling "Ta-da (ただ)!!!" Imagine it scaring the crap out of you, too.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 正しいメールアドレス

    the correct email address

    正しいこと

    the right thing

    正しいもの

    the correct one

Context Sentences

ママはいつも正しい。

Mom is always right.

ぼくが三日にホテルに入ったというのは正しいです。

It's true that I went into the hotel on the 3rd.

入り口の正しい入り方をおしえてあげましょうか?

Would you like me to show you how to enter an entrance properly?

Kanji Composition