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N4 · 5 strokes · — · Irodori #345 · Elementary 2 L9
正
10**40, correct, justice, righteous
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ショウ、セイ
- Kun’yomi
- ただ・しい、ただ・す、まさ、まさ・に
Example words
正
せい
(logical) true; regular
正
しょう
exactly; precisely
正
まさ
exact; precise
正直
しょうじき
honest; frank
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 5-stroke character meaning "10**40" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "10**40" (正) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
正月 (しょうがつ) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 正月 (しょうがつ) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: ただ・しい、ただ・す、まさ、まさ・に — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: ショウ、セイ — common in compound words (熟語).