“Legitimate” in Japanese
Short answer
Legitimate in Japanese is “正統” (shoutou). Full meaning: legitimate, orthodox, traditional.
Other ways to say “Legitimate” in Japanese
本腹
honbara legitimate (child)
合法
gouhou legal, lawful, legitimate
適法
tekihou legal, lawful, legitimate
合法的
gouhouteki legal, lawful, legitimate, law-abiding, in order
正当
seitou just, justifiable, right, due, proper, equitable, reasonable, legitimate, legal, lawful
天下御免
tenkagomen licensed, chartered, officially allowed, legitimate
正規
seiki regular, normal, formal, legal, established, legitimate
立派
rippa splendid, fine, handsome, elegant, imposing, prominent, impressive; praiseworthy, creditable, worthy; legal, legitimate, lawful
セイトウ
seitou just, justifiable, right, due, proper, equitable, reasonable, legitimate, legal, lawful
せいとう
seitou just, justifiable, right, due, proper, equitable, reasonable, legitimate, legal, lawful
ご立派
gorippa splendid, fine, handsome, elegant, imposing, prominent, legal, legitimate
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