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Godan verb with 'su' ending transitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to ask (about) ; to inquire ; to enquire ; to question ; to make sure of
Other forms
正す 【ただす】 (word containing irregular kanji usage)
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Godan verb with 'su' ending transitive verb to correct ; to rectify ; to reform ; to amend ; to redress
間違いがあれば正しなさい。
Correct errors, if any.
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Godan verb with 'su' ending transitive verb to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.) ; to adjust
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Godan verb with 'su' ending transitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to ascertain ; to confirm ; to verify ; to make sure of
校長は彼に無断欠勤の理由をただした。
The principal called him to account for being absent without an excuse.
Other forms
糾す 【ただす】 · 正す 【ただす】 (word containing irregular kanji usage)
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expressions (phrases Godan verb with 'su' ending
idiomatic expression
to straighten oneself ; to straighten one's clothes and one's posture ; to adopt a more serious attitude
