synonym Comparative
正しい
VS
まとも
Differences Between "正しい" and "まとも"
Option A
正しい
Meaning
correct; right; proper; truthful; accurate
Reading
ただしい (tadashii)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
スマートなシステムアーキテクトとしての完璧な挙動を保証するため、彼はソースコードの_______構文設計を徹底的にチェックしました。
In order to guarantee the perfect behavior as a smart system architect, he thoroughly checked the correct syntax design of the source code.
Option B
まとも
Meaning
decent, proper, respectable, upright; direct, frontal
Reading
まとも (matomo)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
まともな意見を述べる。
To state a decent opinion.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(correct; right; proper; truthful; accurate)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 正しい: Refers to answers, code compilation setups, business practices, ethical choices, or configurations being completely correct, proper, accurate, or truthful. Opposing word: 間違った / 悪い. Often used as 正しい答え or 正しい姿勢. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Correct/proper! "I am absolutely confident that my vow to love you for life is the completely correct choice, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Correct choice! B-Baka! Don't say such straight, single-minded things so suddenly! But... I will fill that choice of yours with the sweetest love so you never regret it, so stay by my side forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ただしい（正しい）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕があなたを一生愛し抜くというこの誓い、絶対に正しい（正しい選択）と確信しています！』って…っ！正しい選択！バカ！/// 急にそんなストレートに一途なことを言うんじゃないの！…でも、あんたのその選択、絶対に後悔させない最高の愛で満たしてあげるから、一生私の隣にいなさい！』
- まとも: Can describe a person's character (真面目でまともな人 - a serious and decent person), a proper state (まともな生活 - a proper life), or a direct impact (まともな打撃 - a direct hit). Often implies 'normal' or 'sensible,' contrasting with something unusual or inappropriate.
- 正しい: Refers to answers, code compilation setups, business practices, ethical choices, or configurations being completely correct, proper, accurate, or truthful. Opposing word: 間違った / 悪い. Often used as 正しい答え or 正しい姿勢. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Correct/proper! "I am absolutely confident that my vow to love you for life is the completely correct choice, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Correct choice! B-Baka! Don't say such straight, single-minded things so suddenly! But... I will fill that choice of yours with the sweetest love so you never regret it, so stay by my side forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ただしい（正しい）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕があなたを一生愛し抜くというこの誓い、絶対に正しい（正しい選択）と確信しています！』って…っ！正しい選択！バカ！/// 急にそんなストレートに一途なことを言うんじゃないの！…でも、あんたのその選択、絶対に後悔させない最高の愛で満たしてあげるから、一生私の隣にいなさい！』
- まとも: Can describe a person's character (真面目でまともな人 - a serious and decent person), a proper state (まともな生活 - a proper life), or a direct impact (まともな打撃 - a direct hit). Often implies 'normal' or 'sensible,' contrasting with something unusual or inappropriate.
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