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How to say 'Correct' in Japanese | 正す

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The Japanese word for Correct is 'Tadasu', written as 正す in Japanese.'Correct' in hiragana is ただす.

    word

    正す

    Meaning

    Correct

    Reading

    ただす

    tadasu

    Kanji

    正Correct

    Explanation

    The Japanese verb '正す (ただす)' means 'to correct' or 'to rectify'. It is used when addressing mistakes, errors, or improper behavior, and implies bringing something back to its proper or correct state. This verb can be applied to a wide range of contexts, from correcting someone's behavior to fixing an error in a document. For example: I corrected the mistake「間違いを正した」(まちがいをただした). He corrected his posture「彼は姿勢を正した」(かれはしせいをただした). It is also used in more abstract contexts, such as correcting one's attitude or mindset. Note that this verb often carries a formal or serious tone, and is commonly used in professional or educational settings.

    Part Of Speech

    verb

    Kanji JLPT

    N4

    Kanji Grade

    1

    Frequency

    7151

    Composition

    kanji-hiragana

    Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 正す

This word contains 1 kanji character:

  • kanji

    正

    Meaning

    Correct

Hiragana in the Word 正す

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

  • hiragana

    す

    Reading

    Su

Words Related to 正す Through the Kanji 正

These 25 Words contain the Kanji 正 as well.

  • word

    正しい

    Meaning

    Correct

  • word

    正に

    Meaning

    Exactly

  • word

    正確

    Meaning

    Accurate

  • word

    正直

    Meaning

    Honest

  • word

    正面

    Meaning

    Front

  • word

    正

    Meaning

    Correct

  • word

    正月

    Meaning

    New year

  • word

    正式

    Meaning

    Formal

  • word

    正午

    Meaning

    Noon

  • word

    正門

    Meaning

    Main gate

  • word

    正解

    Meaning

    Correct

  • word

    正方形

    Meaning

    Square

  • word

    正座

    Meaning

    Kneel

  • word

    正当

    Meaning

    Just, Legitimate

  • word

    正常

    Meaning

    Normal

  • word

    改正

    Meaning

    Revision

  • word

    修正

    Meaning

    Correction

  • word

    正義

    Meaning

    Justice

  • word

    公正

    Meaning

    Fairness, Justice

  • word

    適正

    Meaning

    Appropriate, Fair

  • word

    正しく

    Meaning

    Exactly

  • word

    不正

    Meaning

    Wrongdoing

  • word

    正体

    Meaning

    True form, Identity

  • word

    訂正

    Meaning

    Correction

  • word

    正規

    Meaning

    Regular

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What does 'Tadasu' (正す) mean?

'Tadasu' means 'Correct' .

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