正当 (せいとう): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

正当 (せいとう) means justifiable / legitimate / proper.

See example sentences below.

正当 at a glance

正当

せいとうseitou

N1adj

justifiable / legitimate / proper

正当せいとうseitouN1Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

justifiable / legitimate / proper

Example 1

彼の意見は正当だと思う。

Translation

I think his opinion is justifiable.

Example 2

正当な理由がないと許されない。

Translation

Without a legitimate reason, it is not allowed.