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正 — correct, justice, righteous

Learn the correct stroke order for 正 (correct), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セイsei、ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ただ.しいtadashii、ただ.すtadasu、まさmasa、まさ.にmasani
Strokes5
Radical止
Frequency#143
Meaningscorrect, justice, righteous, 10**40

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

賀正がしょうA Happy New Year!noun
改正かいせいrevision; amendment; alterationnoun
矯正きょうせいcorrection (of a fault, defect, flaw, etc.); remedy; rectificationnoun
公正こうせいjustice; fairness; impartialitynoun
更正こうせいcorrection; revision; rectificationnoun
校正こうせいproofreadingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 正 (correct) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 止.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 正 is #143, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

賀正がしょう — A Happy New Year!
改正かいせい — revision; amendment; alteration
矯正きょうせい — correction (of a fault, defect, flaw, etc.); remedy; rectification

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (止)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 正 have?

The kanji 正 (correct) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 正?

正 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 正 mean?

正 means: correct, justice, righteous, 10**40. On'yomi readings: セイ, ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: ただ.しい, ただ.す, まさ, まさ.に.

What JLPT level is 正?

正 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.