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KANJI DETAIL

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On readingせい
5 strokesN5
Radical 止 · stop

Stroke order

Loading the stroke order for 正.
5 strokes

Japanese readings

On reading
せい
Kun reading
ただしい, ただす, まさ

Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: has 5 strokes and is associated with correctness or accuracy.
  • Basic usage: 正月 is read しょうがつ, and 正確 is read せいかく.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Readings depend on the word
    • In 正月, is read しょう; in 正確, it is read せい.
  • New Year and an accurate manner
    • 正月の飾り means New Year's decorations.
    • 住所を正確に入力してください is a request to enter the address accurately.
    • 正確に describes the manner of entering it.

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