正しい（ただしい、tadashii）
- correct

The Japanese word 正しい (正しい, ただしい) means "correct," "right," "proper," or "accurate." It describes something that conforms to a standard, truth, or fact. It can be used to describe actions, information, or objects that are in line with what is considered appropriate or factual. The word suggests a sense of accuracy and agreement with an established standard.

⚫︎ 正しい答え Translation: The correct answer ⚫︎ 道が正しいか確認する Translation: To confirm if the road is correct (the right way) ⚫︎ 正しい方法で料理を作る Translation: To cook using the correct method.

⚫︎ Use 正しい (正しい) when you want to indicate that something is accurate, truthful, or conforms to a specific standard or rule. ⚫︎ It is appropriate in a wide range of situations, from everyday conversations to formal settings. ⚫︎ It can be used to describe information, actions, behavior, or objects. ⚫︎ You can use it to give approval or to indicate that something is appropriate or suitable.

⚫︎ The word is primarily written using the kanji 正しい, but it can also be written in hiragana as ただしい. ⚫︎ There are no significant variations in okurigana (the suffix hiragana). The okurigana is しい.

⚫︎ 正確な (せいかくな) - accurate, precise ⚫︎ 適切な (てきせつな) - appropriate, suitable ⚫︎ 正しい (正しい) - correct, right (can also be a synonym for itself) ⚫︎ 合っている (あっている) - correct, right (colloquial)

⚫︎ 間違った (まちがった) - wrong, incorrect ⚫︎ 不正確な (ふせいかくな) - inaccurate ⚫︎ 不適切な (ふてきせつな) - inappropriate

この問題の正しい答えは何ですか？ ・Translation: What is the correct answer to this question? ・Explanation: This sentence asks for the accurate solution to a problem.

彼の行動は正しくなかった。 ・Translation: His actions were not correct. ・Explanation: This implies his actions were improper or inappropriate.

The kanji 正 (sei/shō, meaning "correct," "right," or "true") combined with the adjective ending しい (shii) forms 正しい (正しい). The etymology relates to the idea of being upright, aligned, and conforming to a standard. It originally signified the act of setting something straight.