The kanji 正 primarily conveys the idea of "correctness," "right," "proper," "accurate," or "just." It implies a state of being in agreement with truth, facts, or established standards. It also suggests that something is upright, true, and without error.

・On-yomi (音読み): セイ (sei), ショウ (shou) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): ただ.しい (tada.shii), まさ (masa)

⚫︎ 正確（せいかく） Translation: Accurate; correct ⚫︎ 正月（しょうがつ） Translation: New Year's Day; the first month of the year ⚫︎ 正解（せいかい） Translation: Correct answer

The kanji 正 is a pictograph. It depicts a foot 正 and a line pointing straight down. This symbolized going straight, correct, or upright. Over time, the form of the kanji evolved, but the core idea of being upright and correct remained. The line also suggests something that is straight, true, or on the right path.