正しい
ただしい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adj_iMeaning
correct, right, proper
Examples
その答えは正しいです。
That answer is correct.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「正しい」is an adjective meaning "correct, right, proper." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「正しい」is read as「ただしい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「正しい」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「正しい」mean in Japanese?+
「正しい」means "correct, right, proper". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adj_i" category.
How do you read 「正しい」?+
「正しい」is read as「ただしい」.
Is 「正しい」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「正しい」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「正しい」?+
その答えは正しいです。 — That answer is correct.
Practice 「正しい」 with spaced repetition