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[せい()·とう()]
seitou
na adjective, noun

English Meaning(s) for 正当

na adjective, noun
  1. just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable; reasonable; legitimate; legal; lawful

Definition and Synonyms for 正当

Justness conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
Synonyms: まとも, 正しい, 正当
Fair free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception
Synonyms: フェア, きんぴら, 公平, 公明, 公明正大, 公正, 厳正, 平等, 正しい, 正当
Fair gained or earned without cheating or stealing
Synonyms: きんぴら, 公平, 正当
Just used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
Synonyms: まとも, フェア, 公明, 公明正大, 公正, 正しい, 正当, 良い, 適正
Rightful legally valid
Synonyms: 正当
Licit authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
Synonyms: 合法的, 正当, 適法
Rightful having a legally established claim
Synonyms: 正当
Reasonable not excessive or extreme
Synonyms: まずまず, リーズナブル, 中正, 値ごろ, 妥当, 手ごろ, 正当, 相応, 至当, 適切, 適正
Legitimate in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
Synonyms: オーソドックス, 合法的, 正当
Honest without pretensions
Synonyms: 正当, 誠実
Rational consistent with or based on or using reason
Synonyms: 合理的, 正当, 理性的, 科学的, 筋の通った
Reasonable showing reason or sound judgment
Synonyms: 合理的, 妥当, 正当, 穏当, 至当, 賢明, 順当
Fair conforming with established standards or rules
Synonyms: フェア, きんぴら, 公平, 公明, 公明正大, 公正, 厳正, 平等, 正しい, 正当

Meanings for each kanji in 正当

» correct; justice; righteous; 10**40
» hit; right; appropriate; himself

Categories 正当 is a member of

Conformity correspondence in form or appearance
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 正当

Sample Sentences for 正当

Can you justify your action?
We must see the movie again to do it justice.
He sometimes is absent from work without good cause.
How can you justify your rude behavior?
She allowed that my offer was reasonable.

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