Japanese

しょうたい
Meaning: true character; true identity; consciousness
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

正
体

Example sentences

No one knows the man's true identity.
「正体不明の何者が現れた。
A mysterious figure appeared.
深い森の奥には、正体不明の獣が潜んでいる。
In the depths of the deep forest, an unidentified beast is lurking.
彼はついに自分の正体を明かした。
He finally revealed his true identity.
歴史家たちは、その遺跡の正体について新説を唱えた。
Historians proposed a new theory regarding the true identity of the ruins.

Usage Notes

Refers to someone's real nature or a hidden identity. Can also mean being conscious/sober (e.g. shotai o naku-su).

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