WORD DETAIL
正義
せいぎ
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
正義(せいぎ)means justice or principles considered morally right. - Basic usage: It describes defending justice or the standards someone believes to be right.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- One's own sense of justice
自分の正義means the values someone personally believes to be right. The expression alone does not mean that others agree with those standards.

