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正解

seikai
noun★Intermediate
general

The correct or intended answer to a question or problem.

テストの正解を教えてください。

Please tell me the correct answers for the test.

💡

Often used in educational or quiz contexts.

Collocations

正解を教えるto tell the correct answer正解を出すto come up with the correct answer

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

正解率phrase
correct answer rate

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Exams

In tests, '正解' is often used to refer to the officially correct answer.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

In casual conversation, '正解' can sometimes be replaced with '正しい答え' for emphasis.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 正 (correct) + 解 (answer/solution).

📝Usage Notes

Common in academic and problem-solving contexts. Can also be used metaphorically to mean the right solution to a situation.

Word Breakdown

正
correct
root
+
解
answer/solution
root
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