Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to correct, to rectify, to reform, to amend, to redress.
  2. to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.), to adjust.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
正す ただす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

correct, justice, righteous
セイ ショウ ただし (1st, N4)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
stop, halt
と.まる シ どめ (2nd, N4)
divining, fortune-telling, divination or katakana to radical (no. 25)
ボク うらな.う うらない (Kentei Pre-1)