正 (Kanji for correct)

Onyomi

SEI, SHOU

Don't just SAY that you'll act correct, you gotta SHOW me.

Mnemonic

Stop using ONE pair of underpants all week. Act correct with your hygiene!

Kunyomi

ただ*しい

correct, in BOTH senses : literally , as in a correct answer. (Implies that there is ONLY ONE correct one). And figuratively: something that is morally correct or just.
★★★★★

Jukugo

正直(しょうじき) な

honest / loyal ★★★☆☆
正 (correct) + 直 (correct a problem / direct contact) = 正直 (honest / loyal)

very honest person, very loyal. Person with integrity. Also means, "To tell you the truth. . . xxxx"

正解(せいかい)

correct answer ★★★☆☆
正 (correct) + 解 (solve / untie) = 正解 (correct answer)

正確(せいかく) な

precise ☆☆☆☆☆
正 (correct) + 確 (make certain) = 正確 (precise)

accurate, precise (used about machines, not people)

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Synonyms

correct, just
当たり前当然適当正しい適切妥当もっともの正に

faithful, upstanding
誠誠実正直堅実忠実

honor
名誉光栄潔さ正直