Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 真面目(しんめんもく) in Japanese

真面目
Kana Reading
しんめんもく, しんめんぼく
Romaji
shinmenmoku, shinmenboku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    one's true character; one's true self; oneself
    Example sentence
    彼女真面目な学生です She is an earnest student.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    seriousness; earnestness
    Example sentence
    彼女奨学金が得られるほどまじめ良い She is diligent and smart enough to win a scholarship.

Examples of 真面目, しんめんもく, しんめんぼく in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

10 strokes

true, reality, Buddhist sect

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: ま, ま-, まこと

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JLPT 3

9 strokes

mask, face, features, surface

On'Yomi: メン, ベン

Kun'Yomi: おも, おもて, つら

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JLPT 5

5 strokes

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

On'Yomi: モク, ボク

Kun'Yomi: め, -め, ま-

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