Japanese Dictionary

Reading and JLPT level

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


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