正 correct

止 (stop) + 一 (one/line radical)

★★★★★

5 strokes

Onyomi

SEI, SHOU

Don't just SAY that you'll act correct, you gotta SHOW me.

Stop using ONE pair of underpants all week. Act correct with your hygiene!

Kunyomi

ただ*しい

correct, in BOTH senses : literally , as in a correct answer. (Implies that there is ONLY ONE correct one). And figuratively: something that is morally correct or just.
★★★★★

Jukugo

正直(しょうじき) な

honest / loyal ★★★☆☆
正 (correct) + 直 (correct a probem / direct contact) = 正直 (honest / loyal)

very honest person, very loyal. Person with integrity. Also means, "To tell you the truth. . . xxxx"

正解(せいかい)

correct answer ★★★☆☆
正 (correct) + 解 (solve / untie) = 正解 (correct answer)

正確(せいかく) な

precise ☆☆☆☆☆
正 (correct) + 確 (make certain) = 正確 (precise)

accurate, precise (used about machines, not people)

正 correct

Onyomi

Kunyomi

Jukugo

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