Dictionary
English - Japanese
Correct
kəˈrɛkt
Very common
~ 1600
~ 1600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
正しい (ただしい), 訂正する (ていせいする), 適切な (てきせつな), 修正する (しゅうせいする)
Correct meanings in Japanese
正しい (ただしい)
Example:
The answer to the question is correct.
その質問の答えは正しいです。
Is this the correct way to do it?
これが正しいやり方ですか？
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in both casual and formal situations to indicate accuracy or truth.
Note: This is the most common translation used in various contexts, including education and general conversation.
訂正する (ていせいする)
Example:
Please correct your mistakes.
間違いを訂正してください。
I need to correct my report before submitting it.
提出する前に報告書を訂正する必要があります。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when referring to making adjustments or changes to something that is wrong.
Note: This term emphasizes the act of correcting errors rather than simply stating something is correct.
適切な (てきせつな)
Example:
This is the correct procedure to follow.
これは適切な手順です。
We must find the correct solution to this problem.
この問題に対する適切な解決策を見つけなければなりません。
Usage: formalContext: Used in more formal contexts, often in professional or technical discussions.
Note: This term conveys the idea of suitability or appropriateness in addition to correctness.
修正する (しゅうせいする)
Example:
I need to correct the errors in my essay.
エッセイの誤りを修正する必要があります。
The teacher corrected my homework.
先生が私の宿題を修正しました。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Commonly used in educational contexts to refer to correcting written work.
Note: Similar to 訂正する but may imply more substantial changes rather than just fixing errors.
Correct's synonyms
accurate
Accurate means free from error or defect; precise. It implies a high degree of correctness.
Example: Her accurate calculations helped solve the problem.
Note: Accurate often implies a higher level of precision compared to correct.
right
Right means in accordance with what is good, proper, or just. It can also mean correct or true.
Example: You are right, that is the correct answer.
Note: Right can have a broader meaning beyond just being correct.
exact
Exact means strictly accurate or correct in every detail.
Example: Please provide the exact measurements for the project.
Note: Exact emphasizes precision and attention to detail.
proper
Proper means correct according to social or moral standards; fitting.
Example: It is important to follow proper procedures to ensure accuracy.
Note: Proper often refers to correctness within a specific context or standard.
precise
Precise means exact in measuring, recording, etc.; strictly conforming to a pattern, standard, or convention.
Example: The instructions must be precise to avoid any mistakes.
Note: Precise suggests a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Correct expressions, common phrases
Spot on
It means exactly right or accurate.
Example: Your analysis of the situation was spot on.
Note: It emphasizes being precisely correct.
Hit the nail on the head
To describe someone who has said something that is exactly right.
Example: John hit the nail on the head with his explanation of the issue.
Note: It suggests pinpoint accuracy in being correct.
Right on the money
To be exactly correct about something, especially in terms of predicting the outcome.
Example: Her prediction was right on the money; the sales figures matched exactly.
Note: It relates to being precisely accurate in a prediction or estimation.
Bingo
Used to express agreement or to indicate that something is exactly right.
Example: Bingo! That's the correct answer.
Note: It signifies immediate recognition or confirmation of correctness.
On the button
Exactly right or accurate.
Example: Your timing for the presentation was on the button.
Note: It conveys being precise and accurate, especially in timing or execution.
Dead on
Completely accurate or correct.
Example: You were dead on about the new policy; it's exactly what we needed.
Note: It emphasizes being absolutely correct or precise.
All correct
Used to affirm that something is entirely accurate or right.
Example: The answers you provided are all correct.
Note: It is a formal way of confirming correctness.
Right as rain
To be completely correct or accurate.
Example: After following the instructions, everything turned out right as rain.
Note: It conveys a sense of being perfectly correct or precise, often in a reassuring manner.
Nailed it
To perform an action perfectly or to get something exactly right.
Example: You absolutely nailed the presentation; it was flawless.
Note: It focuses on achieving perfection or precision in a task or outcome.
Correct - Examples
The correct answer is B.
Please make sure your information is accurate and correct.
It is important to use the appropriate language in a professional setting.
Correct grammar
Correct - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: correct
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): correct
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): corrected
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): correcting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): corrects
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): correct
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): correct
Syllables, Separation and Stress
correct Contains 2 syllables: cor • rect
Phonetic transcription: kə-ˈrekt
cor rect , kə ˈrekt (The red syllable is stressed)
Correct - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
correct: ~ 1600 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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