🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

正しく

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tadashiku

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Correctly/kəˈrɛktli/
adverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"この機械を正しく操作してください。"

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2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    In a way that is accurate, true, or free from error; properly.

    "Make sure you fill out all the forms correctly before submitting them."
  2. 2

    In accordance with what is socially or morally acceptable; properly.

    "He behaved correctly throughout the entire formal ceremony."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'correctly' originates from the Latin root 'correctus', which means 'to set right'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, where it took on its current form in the 14th century, reflecting a shift towards the adverbial use of the term.

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