正(ただ)す

ただす
verb (godan)
to correct; to straighten
1. to correct; to straighten; to adjust
To fix something that is wrong or out of place. Often used for correcting posture, behavior, or errors.
姿勢(しせい)を正(ただ)してください。
Please straighten your posture.
襟(えり)を正(ただ)す。
To straighten one's collar (to compose oneself).
2. to question; to inquire
To formally ask or inquire about something, especially to verify facts or seek clarification.
真偽(しんぎ)を正(ただ)す。
To inquire about the truth.

TRANSITIVITY: Transitive (他動詞(たどうし)).

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 姿勢(しせい)を正(ただ)す (to straighten one's posture)
  • 襟(えり)を正(ただ)す (to straighten one's collar - idiom meaning to compose oneself formally)
  • 間違(まちが)いを正(ただ)す (to correct a mistake)
  • 真偽(しんぎ)を正(ただ)す (to inquire about the truth)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 直(なお)す (to fix/repair - more general)
  • 訂正(ていせい)する (to correct - for written errors)
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Added 2026.2.5 17:37
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