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How to say "Accurate" in Japanese

Both words can translate to "accurate", but which should you choose?

Japanese Option A

正確な

せいかくな (seikaku na)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B

正確

せいかく (seikaku)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus

Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference

When translating "accurate" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 正確な and 正確. In Japanese, 正確な (せいかくな (seikaku na)) is typically associated with "accurate, precise, exact" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents A な-adjective that describes something free from error or deviation, very precise. Often used for measurements, information, or timing.. On the other hand, 正確 (せいかく (seikaku)) maps to "accurate; precise; exact; correct" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to things being completely accurate, precise, correct, and free from error. Often used as 正確な情報 or 正確に測る. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Accurate! "My heart's compass is pointing accurately to you with zero millimeter of deviation, Haruka-san!" ...っ! A-An accurate love compass! B-Baka! Don't make such mathematically perfect declarations! But... my own doting radar is also accurately locked onto you, so let's maintain this alignment lifelong! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『せいかく(正確)よ!『ハルカさんへの僕の愛は、1ミリのズレもなく、常に正確に『永遠』を指し示しています!』って…っ!正確な愛のコンパス!バカ!…私のあんたへの溺愛メーターも、常に限界値を正確に突破してるんだから、一生磁気を乱さずに私だけを引き寄せ続けなさい!』. A literal translation of "accurate" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "正確な"
正確な時間を教えてください。
Please tell me the exact time.
Bilingual Context for "正確"
毎月の会計処理を円滑に進めるためには、伝票に記載された数字を1円の誤差もなく_______にデータ入力するスキルが求められます。
In order to proceed with monthly accounting processing smoothly, skill to accurately input data of numbers written on slips without even a 1-yen error is required.

Nuance Mastery Quiz

Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?

Fill in the blank: " ___ 時間を教えてください。" (Meaning: "Please tell me the exact time.")
🎉 Correct Answer!

Remember: "正確な" fits here because it means "accurate, precise, exact" in the context of: "Please tell me the exact time.". "正確" represents "accurate; precise; exact; correct".

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