Meaning

Primary

Correct Answer

Alternative

Correct

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

It is correct you have solved the answer, getting the correct answer. You'll see this on Japanese game shows a lot. 正解!!!

Reading

せいかい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

正解です!

That's correct!

コウイチにはヒミツにしておいて、正解だったね。

We were right about keeping it a secret from Koichi.

クイズ大会で難しい問題に正解したので、とても鼻が高いです。

I managed to give the correct answer to a difficult question during the quiz competition, so I'm really proud of myself.

Kanji Composition