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正方 (せいほう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
square
Refers to a square shape or something that is square. Often used in mathematical or descriptive contexts.
Kanji 正 correct, justice, righteous 方 direction, person, alternative Similar words 正せい 方ほう 形けい 正方形 specifically means 'square' as a geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles, while 正方 is a broader term that can refer to squareness or a square shape in general.
四し 角かく 四角 is a more casual and common word for 'square' or 'quadrilateral', whereas 正方 is more formal and often used in technical or mathematical contexts.
Compound of 正 (sei, 'correct, regular') and 方 (hō, 'direction, side'), literally meaning 'regular side' or 'correct direction', referring to a square shape.
