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正 (readings: せい, しょう, ただ, まさ; Japanese kanji) means “correct / right”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 正しい (correct).
What does 正 mean?
| Kanji | 正 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | correct / right |
| Readings | せい, しょう, ただ, まさ |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 正
正 is read せい or しょう or ただ or まさ depending on the word.
Example words with 正
| Example | 正しい (correct) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14