adjectival noun or quasi-adjective, noun

  1. just, justifiable, right, due, proper, equitable, reasonable, legitimate, legal, lawful.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
正当 せいとう

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)
hit, right, appropriate
トウ あ.たる まさ.に (2nd, N3)
snout, hand