Japanese

まじめ
Meaning: serious; earnest; sincere
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

真
面
目

Example sentences

She is highly regarded for her attitude of tackling everything with sincerity.
彼の仕事に対する態度は非常に真面目だ。
His attitude toward work is very serious.
彼の仕事に対する態度はとても真面目だ。
His attitude toward his work is very serious.
彼は真面目な学生です。
He is a serious student.
冗談は抜きにして、真面目な話をしましょう。
Let's stop joking around and talk seriously.
彼は真面目な役人で、市民の生活をより良くするために日々働いている。
He is a serious official who works hard every day to improve the lives of citizens.
真面目な話を茶化さないで。
Don't make fun of a serious talk.
彼は真面目な学問の徒として知られている。
He is known as a serious student of learning.
父は長年サラリーマンとして真面目に働いてきた。
My father has worked diligently as a salaryman for many years.
彼が真面目な顔をして冗談を言うのが可笑しくてたまらなかった。
It was so funny that he was telling jokes with a serious face.

Usage Notes

Describes someone who is honest, reliable, and puts in genuine effort.

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