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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes something that is right, accurate, or proper.
Theme
In a study group, User and their friend Aiko are reviewing answers for a Japanese grammar quiz.
正しい
ただしい
correct
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Think of a teacher marking an answer with a big check and saying, 'That's correct!' — 'Tada-shi' sounds like 正しい (tadashii, 'correct').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, being 『正しい』 (tadashii, 'correct') is highly valued in education and work, often emphasized in schools and business settings to ensure accuracy and fairness.
Forms
Base: 正しいBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes something that is right, accurate, or proper.
Negative: 正しくないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『正しくない』 (tadashikunai).
Past: 正しかったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『正しかった』 (tadashikatta).
Adverbial: 正しくDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『正しく』 (tadashiku).
Comparative: より正しいComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番正しいSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.