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[しょう()]
shou
noun, noun, used as a prefix, prefix

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[じょう()]
jou

English Meaning(s) for 正

noun, noun, used as a prefix
  1. greater (of equal court ranks); upper; senior
  2. director (highest of the four administrative positions of the ritsuryo period); chief
prefix
  1. exactly; precisely (before a number)

Definition and Synonyms for 正

Rightness according with conscience or morality
Synonyms: まとも, , , , 正しい, 正方

Meanings for each kanji in 正

» correct; justice; righteous; 10**40

Categories 正 is a member of

Morality concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong
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Sample Sentences for 正

Do you know my brother Masao?
Sho was 12 years old, prone to illness and a bit dumb.

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