正確な
seikaku na
The English word 'accurate' is translated into Japanese as 正確な (seikaku na). Wiktionary also lists 精密な (seimitsu na).
Meaning: exact or careful conformity to truth (adj)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 正確な | seikaku na |
| 精密な | seimitsu na |
正確な is commonly used for data, information, time and measurements to indicate they are free from error.
Which one should you use?
While 正確な refers to being correct or error-free, 精密な is used for things that are highly detailed, fine or precision-engineered.
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the adjective 正確な into an adverb meaning 'accurately', replace the 'na' with 'ni' to get 正確に. To turn the adjective 正確な into a noun meaning 'accuracy', replace the 'na' with 'sa' to get 正確さ.
How do you pronounce it?
seikaku na
Did you know?
- The kanji for 'correct' in 正確 is the same one used in the word 'justice' (正義), linking the idea of being 'accurate' to being 'righteous'.
- In high-precision manufacturing, the term 精密 is often linked to the 'monozukuri' philosophy, emphasizing a spiritual commitment to perfection beyond mere technical accuracy.
- If you are discussing the 'accuracy' of a scientific instrument in a technical report, you might see the word 精度 (seido) used instead of the noun 正確さ.
Examples in context
- この時計は正確な時を刻みます。This watch keeps accurate time.This sentence shows how to use the adjective 正確な to describe timekeeping.Tatoeba #10296781 by small_snow, translation #10296487 by CK
- 彼の計算はいつも正確です。His calculations are always accurate.
- この機械は非常に精密に動作します。This machine operates very accurately.
- 彼の答えは正しいです。His answer is accurate/correct.
- 彼はちゃんと日本語を話せます。He can speak Japanese accurately/properly.
- 正確な情報を教えてください。Seikaku na jouhou o oshiete kudasai.Please tell me the accurate information.
- このデータは正確なものですか？Kono deeta wa seikaku na mono desu ka?Is this data accurate?
Example conversation
陽葵 is checking Youta's report at a cafe.
- 陽太 Yotaこのレポートの内容は正確なものかな？Kono repooto no naiyou wa seikaku na mono kana?I wonder if the content of this report is accurate?
- 陽葵 Himariはい、正確な数値に基づいて書いてあります。Hai, seikaku na suuchi ni motozuite kaite arimasu.Yes, it is written based on accurate figures.
- 陽太 Yotaそれは良かった。確認しておいてね。Sore wa yokatta. Kakunin shite oite ne.That's good. Please make sure to double-check it.
- 陽葵 Himari分かりました、陽太さん。Wakarimashita, Youta-san.Understood, Youta.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “accurate” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
