English–Japanese

“justified” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiseitō

Example

彼の怒りは正当です。kare no ika ri wa sei tō de su

His anger is justified.

Illustration for 正当 (justified)

How to say “justified” in Japanese

“Justified” in Japanese is 正当 (seitō).

Marks a claim, action, or feeling as having a proper basis rather than being arbitrary or excessive.

Full entry for 正当: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 正当

その要求は契約の条件に照らして正当です。so no yō kyū wa kei yaku no jō ken ni te ra shi te sei tō de su

The demand is justified in light of the terms of the contract.

Tips for using 正当

  • The phrase 正当な理由 (seitō na riyū, "a legitimate reason") commonly appears when a rule or decision requires an acceptable basis.

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