正確

• Reading: せいかく
• Romaji: seikaku
• Kanji breakdown: 正 (sei/shou/tada) — correct, right; 確 (kaku/tashi) — certain, sure
• Pronunciation: /seː.ka.kɯ/

Meaning

Accurate; correct; precise; exact. Describes something that is free from errors or closely matches the truth.

A na-adjective that also functions as a noun. Takes な before nouns (正確な情報 = accurate information) and に before verbs (正確に答える = to answer accurately). Often used for time, data, measurements, and translations. The adverbial form 正確に is very common in business and academic contexts.

Examples

1. 正確な時間を教えてください。 Please tell me the exact time.
2. この地図は正確に描かれています。 This map is drawn accurately.
3. 彼はいつも正確に仕事をする人です。 He's the kind of person who always does his work precisely.

Usage Guide

Context: work, study, science

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 正 (sei, correct/right) and 確 (kaku, certain/firm). Together they mean firmly correct — assured accuracy.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal