正解
せいかい · seikai
Correct answer, right solution, correct interpretation
- right decision, right choice, appropriate judgement
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Example sentences
この虫除けスプレーを持ってきて正解だった。
このむしよけすぷれーをもってきてせいかいだった。
It was the right call to bring this insect repellent.
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地図とコンパスを持ってきて正解だった。
ちずとこんぱすをもってきてせいかいだった。
It was right to bring a map and a compass.
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What does 正解 mean?
Correct answer, right solution, correct interpretation. It can also mean: right decision, right choice, appropriate judgement.
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せいかい (seikai). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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JLPT N1 — advanced. See the JLPT N1 guide.
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