正統（せいとう）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: orthodox / legitimate
Example sentences
- 彼は正統な後継者だ。 — He is the legitimate successor.
- 正統な方法で技術を学ぶ。 — Learn the skill through orthodox methods.
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