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Base na-adjective form. Describes something that is fair, correct, or appropriate according to standards or laws. Often used in formal or legal language.
Theme
In a workplace meeting, User and their colleague Mr. Tanaka discuss the importance of proper procedures for project approvals.
正当
せいとう
just, due, proper
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
To remember 『正当』 (seitou, 'just, due, proper'), think of a 'seat' (sei) that's 'towed' (tou) to the right place — it's proper and just! 'Seat towed' → 正当 (seitou, 'just').
Cultural Note
『正当』 (seitou, 'just, due, proper') is used in legal, ethical, or formal contexts in Japan, such as in discussions about rights, procedures, or behavior. It emphasizes fairness and correctness according to rules or norms.
Forms
Base: 正当Base na-adjective form. Describes something that is fair, correct, or appropriate according to standards or laws. Often used in formal or legal language.
Negative: 正当ではないAdd 『ではない』 (de wa nai, 'is not') after the base form → 『正当ではない』 (seitou de wa nai).
Past: 正当だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past copula) after the base form → 『正当だった』 (seitou datta).
Adverbial: 正当にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial particle) after the base form → 『正当に』 (seitou ni).
Comparative: より正当Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番正当Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective.