Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (まこと) in Japanese

誠, 実
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
まこと
Romaji
makoto
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adverb (fukushi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    truth; reality
    Example sentence
    手八丁口八丁けどないのが玉に疵ね。 He works fast and is very articulate but his insincerity is his biggest defect.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    sincerity; honesty; integrity; fidelity
    Example sentence
    から出た Many a true word is spoken in jest.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    that's right (used when recalling forgotten information, suddenly changing the subject, etc.)
    Example sentence
    というのは、律法はモーセによって恵みとまことはイエスキリストによって実現したからである For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

Examples of 誠, 実, まこと in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

13 strokes

sincerity, admonish, warn, prohibit, truth, fidelity

On'Yomi: セイ

Kun'Yomi: まこと

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

reality, truth

On'Yomi: ジツ, シツ

Kun'Yomi: み, みの.る, まこと, まことに, みの, みち.る

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