真の友は、困った時に助けてくれる人のことだ。
A true friend is someone who helps you in times of need.
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He has true courage.
彼は偽善を嫌い、常に真の善を追求している。
He detests hypocrisy and always pursues true goodness.
彼は真の武人として、名誉を何よりも重んじた。
As a true warrior, he valued honor above all else.
彼は真のリーダーたらんとして、常に模範的な行動を心がけている。
He strives to be a true leader and always makes an effort to act in an exemplary manner.
民主主義国家において、国民こそが真の主権者である。
In a democratic nation, the people are the true sovereigns.
彼は自分の国を深く愛する真のパトリオットだった。
He was a true patriot who loved his country deeply.
真の知識は実践を伴うべきだという知行合一の教えを信条としている。
I live by the principle of 'Chiko Goitsu,' the idea that true knowledge must be accompanied by action.
蓋棺事定と言うように、彼の真の功績は死後にようやく認められた。
As the saying 'judgment only after death' goes, his true achievements were finally recognized after his passing.
権力者に阿附迎合して出世しても、真の尊敬は得られない。
Even if you succeed by flattering those in power, you will not gain true respect.
Usage Notes
Refers to something that is not false or fake. Often used in abstract contexts like 'true courage' or 'true love'.
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