Translation guide
The English word "right" has many distinct meanings. This guide organizes them by practical use: direction, correctness, entitlement, and more.
Referring to the right side or direction.
Expressing that something is correct, accurate, or morally right.
A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.
Right, privilege, entitlement. Used in legal, social, and personal contexts.
Right now, right here, right away – emphasizing immediacy or precision.
Right now, immediately.
Come right now.
Referring to conservative or right-wing political positions.
Right wing (political).
Geometry: forming a 90-degree angle.
Right angle.
To fix, adjust, or set something right.
To fix, correct, repair. Used for mistakes, broken things, or adjustments.
I write with my right hand.
右側通行です。
Keep to the right.
Correct, right, just. Used for facts, answers, and moral rightness.
Your answer is right.
Do the right thing.
To be correct, to match. More casual and often used in conversation.
Is that information right?
There's no mistake; it's definitely right. Used for strong confirmation.
This is definitely right.
Freedom of speech is a basic right.
You have the right to refuse.
Right away, immediately. Slightly less urgent than 今すぐ.
I'll be right back.
Exactly, right (in time or place).
It's right here.
I made it right on time.
He is a right-wing politician.
Conservative (political). Often used instead of 右翼 in general contexts.
right-leaning way of thinking
This angle is a right angle.
Please correct the mistake.
To correct, rectify (often abstract or formal).
To right a wrong.
the right answer (correct Japanese)
Both mean "right away," but 今すぐ (いますぐ) is more urgent and emphatic. すぐに is more neutral and common in everyday speech.
You were right.
I'll be right there.