Meaning of 真面目 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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真面目
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Kana Readingしんめんもく, しんめんぼく
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Romajishinmenmoku, shinmenboku
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- one's true character; one's true self; oneself
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- seriousness; earnestness
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Example Sentences
真面目, しんめんもく, しんめんぼく used in context
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She is an earnest student.
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She is diligent and smart enough to win a scholarship.
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She's a very earnest person.
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Her crying is just an act. Don't take it seriously.
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He is of a serious turn of mind.
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He is being earnest today.
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Kanji found in this word
eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor
On: モク, ボク
Kun: め, -め, ま-
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