匡正
きょうせい · kyousei (also spelled kyosei)
Correction (of a fault, mistake, flaw, etc.), remedy, rectification, redress, reform
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How it’s used
Formal, written Japanese for correcting systemic faults or abuses; rarely used in casual speech or for minor personal mistakes.
Often confused with 矯正 (kyousei), which means correction or rehabilitation of a person's behavior.
Example sentences
政府は税制の匡正に取り組んでいる。
The government is working on rectifying the tax system.
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彼は組織の不正の匡正を求めた。
He demanded the correction of the organization's misconduct.
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What does 匡正 mean?
Correction (of a fault, mistake, flaw, etc.), remedy, rectification, redress, reform.
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きょうせい (kyousei). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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