正しい

tadashii

adjective★Beginner

formal

correct, right, proper

この答えは正しいです。

This answer is correct.

正しい方法でやりましょう。

Let's do it the proper way.

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Often used to describe accuracy, correctness, or appropriateness in behavior or actions.

正しい判断correct judgment正しい方法proper method正しい答えcorrect answer

正しい道を歩むphrase

to walk the right path

Often paired with nouns like 判断 (judgment) or 方法 (method) to describe correctness.

As an i-adjective, it conjugates like いい (ii), e.g., 正しくない (not correct).

Composed of 正 (correct, proper) + しい (adjectival suffix), forming an i-adjective.

Can be used to describe both factual correctness and moral appropriateness. Often used in formal contexts.

正

correct, proper

root

しい

adjectival suffix

suffix

✎ Noted on May 2, 2026JA → EN