Translation and Meaning of: 正義 - seigi
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 正義 (seigi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: seigi
Kana: せいぎ
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / Meaning: justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning
Meaning in English: justice;right;righteousness;correct meaning
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (正義) seigi
The Japanese word 正義 (seigi) is composed of two kanji: 正 (sei) meaning "fair" or "correct", and 義 (gi) meaning "justice" or "right". Together, these kanji form the word that can be translated as "justice", "fairness" or "righteousness". The etymology of the word goes back to the Nara period (710-794), when Japan adopted the Chinese script. The kanji 正 (sei) was used to represent the idea of "correctness" or "righteousness", while 義 (gi) was used to represent the idea of "justice" or "right". The combination of these two kanji resulted in the word 正義 (seigi), which has become an important concept in Japanese culture, especially with regard to ethics and morality. The word 正義 (seigi) is often used in legal and political contexts, as well as in discussions of the nature of justice and morality. She also appears in several Japanese manga and anime, where she is often associated with heroic characters who fight for justice and peace.How to Write in Japanese - (正義) seigi
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Synonyms and Similar - (正義) seigi
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
義務; 公正; 正当性; 正しさ; 正道; 正義感
Words containing: 正義
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Words with the same pronunciation: せいぎ seigi
Example Sentences - (正義) seigi
Below are some example sentences:
正義は勝つ。
Seigi wa katsu
Justice will prevail.
Justice wins.
- 正義 (seigi) - it means "justice"
- は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "justice"
- 勝つ (katsu) - It means "to win".
実力は正義を超える。
Jitsuryoku wa seigi o koeru
Real power trumps justice.
Skill exceeds justice.
- 実力 - skill, capacity
- は - topic particle
- 正義 - justice
- を - direct object particle
- 超える - surpass, exceed
正義を守るために戦います。
Seigi wo mamoru tame ni tatakaimasu
I will fight to protect justice.
Fight to protect justice.
- 正義 - It means "justice" in Japanese.
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence.
- 守る - Verb that means "protect" or "defend".
- ために - expression that indicates the purpose or objective of the action, in this case, "to protect justice".
- 戦います - verb that means "fight" or "combat".
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Other words of the same type: Substantive.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning" é "(正義) seigi". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
