Translation guide
The English word "accurate" describes something that is correct, exact, or free from mistakes. In Japanese, the most common and natural way to express this depends on whether you are talking about information, measurements, predictions, or descriptions. The most versatile word is 正確 (せいかく), but other options like 精密 (せいみつ) for precision and 的確 (てきかく) for aptness are also important.
Use this when you want to say that facts, numbers, or statements are right and have no mistakes.
The most common and general word for 'accurate'. It can be used for information, measurements, clocks, translations, etc. It is a な-adjective.
Is this information accurate?
Means 'correct' or 'right'. It is more about being factually true rather than precise. Often used for answers, moral correctness, or logical truth.
Means 'accurate' in the sense of being apt, to the point, or spot-on. Often used for advice, comments, or judgments that hit the mark.
Use this when emphasizing high precision, fine detail, or exactness in numbers, machines, or scientific contexts.
Use this when a description, translation, or portrayal is faithful and true to the original.
Use this when a guess, prediction, or shot is on target.
This data is not accurate.
His report was accurate.
あなたの答えは正しいです。
Your answer is accurate/correct.
彼の指摘は的確だ。
His point is accurate.
Means 'precise' or 'accurate' in the sense of high precision. Used for instruments, measurements, and detailed work. It is a な-adjective.
This watch is very accurate/precise.
Accurate/precise measurements are necessary.
Also works for measurements and numbers, but 精密 emphasizes a higher degree of precision.
Please tell me the accurate figures.
Means 'faithful' or 'accurate' in the sense of being true to the original. Often used for translations, reproductions, or descriptions. It is a な-adjective.
This translation is accurate/faithful to the original.
Also common for accurate descriptions or reports.
An accurate depiction of the incident.
A noun/suru-verb meaning 'hitting the mark' or 'coming true'. Used for predictions, guesses, or shots that are accurate.
His prediction was accurate (came true).
Can also be used for accurate aim or predictions, but 的中 is more vivid for hitting the mark.
Accurate shooting.
precision machinery
accurate/apt advice
The katakana word アキュレート exists but is very rare and technical. Stick to the native Japanese words above.
We need a more accurate measurement.
His analysis was accurate.