Meaning

Primary

Correct Answer

Alternative

Correct

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

It is correct you have solved the answer, getting the correct answer. You'll see this on Japanese game shows a lot. 正解!!!

Reading

せいかい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 不正解

    incorrect

    大正解

    absolutely correct

    全正解

    all correct

Context Sentences

正解です!

That's correct!

コウイチにはヒミツにしておいて、正解だったね。

We were right about keeping it a secret from Koichi.

正解を出したのは、君たちの中ではジェニーだけでした。

Among you, the only one who got the correct answer was Jenny.

Kanji Composition