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正当

Reading

Kana: せいとう
Romaji: seitou
Kana
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Definition

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just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable; reasonable; legitimate; legal; lawful

Kanji

Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 ただ.しい、 ただ.す、 まさ、 まさ.に
Meanings: correct, justice, righteous, 10**40
Readings: トウ、 あ.たる、 あ.たり、 あ.てる、 あ.て、 まさ.に、 まさ.にべし
Meanings: hit, right, appropriate, himself

Example Sentences

目的(もくてき)手段(しゅだん)正当化(せいとうか)する。
➥The end justifies the means.
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目的(もくてき)手段(しゅだん)正当化(せいとうか)するだろうか。
➥Does the end justify the means?
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(かれ)時々(ときどき)正当(せいとう)理由(りゆう)もなしに仕事(しごと)(やす)む。
➥He sometimes is absent from work without good cause.
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(わたし)はよい音楽(おんがく)正当(せいとう)評価(ひょうか)する。
➥I appreciate good music.
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目的(もくてき)(かなら)ずしも手段(しゅだん)正当化(せいとうか)しない。
➥The end does not necessarily justify the means.
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あなたは自分(じぶん)行為(こうい)正当化(せいとうか)できますか。
➥Can you justify your action?
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