正確

seikaku

accurate

このデータは正確です

This data is accurate.

formal

Precise, exact, or correct in all details; free from error or mistake.

正確な情報を提供してください

Please provide accurate information.

彼は正確な計算が得意です

He is good at making precise calculations.

Often used in formal or professional contexts to emphasize precision and reliability.

Collocations

正確な情報accurate information正確な計算precise calculation正確に伝えるto convey accurately

Synonyms

正しい精密な正確性のある

Antonyms

不正確な誤った曖昧な

Related Phrases

正確に伝えるphrase

to convey accurately

正確なデータphrase

accurate data

Pro Tip

Precision vs. Correctness

While '正しい' (correct) is often used for general correctness, '正確' is preferred when emphasizing precision and attention to detail.

Gold Rule

Formal Contexts

'正確' is commonly used in formal or professional settings, such as reports, technical documents, or scientific discussions.

Word Origin

From 正 (correct) + 確 (certain, definite). The term emphasizes both correctness and certainty.

Usage Notes

While '正しい' (correct) focuses on correctness, '正確' emphasizes both correctness and precision. Often used in technical, scientific, or formal contexts.

Word Breakdown

正

correct, proper

root

確

certain, definite

root

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