正道|せいどうseidou[0]heiban (flat)

1. no-adjectivepath of righteousness; path of duty; right track; correct path

• Related正義せいぎNeutralA noun for justice or righteousness — what is right in terms of right and wrong, as in 「正義の味方」; it names the principle, not the path one walks.
• Related中正ちゅうせいWrittenA written-style noun for impartiality — being right without leaning toward either side; rare in everyday use.
• Related公正さNeutralA noun for the quality of being fair and unbiased, at home in both speech and writing; 「正道」 by contrast is the correct path one should follow.
• Related公明さWrittenA written-style noun for openness and candour — handling matters without concealing anything; fairly rare.
• Related公明正大さWrittenA written-style noun for acting fairly and aboveboard, with nothing selfish or hidden; rare and mostly formal.
• Antonym邪道じゃどうNeutralThe direct opposite of 「正道」: crooked, improper or unorthodox ways of getting things done.
• Antonym悪道あくどうWrittenA written, Buddhist-flavoured noun for the path of evil; the counterpart of 「正道」.

「正道」 is the right path to follow in life or conduct, as in 「正道を歩む」. Use 「正義」 for justice in matters of right and wrong, and 「邪道」 for crooked or unorthodox ways. The 公正/公明 words describe fairness as a quality, not a path.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. （せいどう、しょうどう）正ただしい道理どうり。
2. （しょうどう）素直すなおで正ただしいこと。また、そのさま。