Vocabulary

What does 正当 (せいとう, seitou) mean?

正当 (せいとう, seitou) means legitimate, justified.

Quick facts
Readingせいとう
Romajiseitou
Part of speechna-adjective, noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
せいとう
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonseitou

legitimate, justified

  1. 1na-adjective · noun just; justifiable; right

Example sentences

  • His argument has legitimate reasons behind it.

  • The contract was concluded through legitimate procedures.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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