► 名詞
正 [(1)せい] [liter] meaning: correct rank: 2
☆ 二つの文書の内容に違いがある時は日付の新しいものを正とする ⇨ When there are discrepancies between the two documents, the one with a later date will be deemed correct
正 [(1)せい] [liter] meaning: origin rank: 2
☆ 書類の正と写し ⇨ The original document and a copy
正 [(1)せい] [liter] meaning: positive rank: 2
☆ 正の値 ⇨ A positive value
More examples:
- 時計が正午を回った ⇨ The clock, time, has just passed noon
- 正面を見ろ ⇨ Look straight ahead
- 彼の正体を垣間見た気がする ⇨ I felt I took a glimpse of his true colors
- 規則正しい生活 ⇨ A regularly-scheduled life
- 彼は正念場に強い ⇨ He is tough in critical situations. He is clutch
- この製品は正に痒い所に手が届くと言うやつだ ⇨ This product is exactly what you call “reaches where it itches”. It is very effective
- 体力を付けるためには運動と正しい食事が必要だ ⇨ You need exercise and correct diet to gain physical strength
- 正直者がひどい目を見る社会 ⇨ A society where honest people will have raw deals
- 彼等は真正面から敵に突撃した ⇨ They charged at the enemy head on
- 正月には多くの人が帰省する ⇨ Many people visit hometowns during New Year holiday
- 三度目の正直 ⇨ Third time’s a charm
- 由緒正しい家系 ⇨ A family with a distinguished history, pedigree
- ここが正に腕の見せ所だ ⇨ This is exactly the occasion where you showcase your skills, prove your worth
- 彼の答案は部分的に正しい ⇨ His answer is partially correct
- でたらめに選んだら正解だった ⇨ I just chose randomly and it turned out correct