godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for fixing errors, bad habits, policies, or social wrongs. Often implies setting something back to a proper state.
間違いを正してください。
Please correct the mistake.
政府は法律を正す必要
The government needs to reform the law.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for physically straightening posture, clothing, or alignment. Common in set phrases like 襟を正す (straighten one's collar / compose oneself).
See also: 襟を正す
背筋を正して座りなさい。
Sit up straight.
彼は襟を正してから話し始めた。
He straightened his collar and then began to speak.