Quick answer
正 is the kanji for "Correct". The most common reading is ただ.しい (tadashii). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Correct
Also : Right · Just · Exact
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 正 represents 'CORRECT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of correct.
On-reading: せい — sounds like 'say'. Kun-reading: ただ.しい.
Example Sentences
正月に祖母の家へ行きました。
しょうがつにそぼのいえへいきました。
I went to my grandmother's house at New Year.
正確な情報が必要です。
せいかくなじょうほうがひつようです。
Accurate information is needed.
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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