Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 真面目(まじめ) in Japanese

真面目, 眞面目
JLPT 4
Kana Reading
まじめ
Romaji
majime
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    diligent; serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady


Kanji in this word

10 strokes

truth, reality, Buddhist sect

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: ま, まこと

Learn more
JLPT 4

10 strokes

true, reality, Buddhist sect

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: ま, ま-, まこと

Learn more
JLPT 3

9 strokes

mask, face, features, surface

On'Yomi: メン, ベン

Kun'Yomi: おも, おもて, つら

Learn more
JLPT 5

5 strokes

eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor

On'Yomi: モク, ボク

Kun'Yomi: め, -め, ま-

Learn more