誠 (makoto)
truth, faith, fidelity, sincerity, trust, confidence, reliance, devotion
- JLPT N1
- Pitch 0
- #5518 most frequent
Meaning
誠 (まこと, makoto) is a JLPT N1 vocabulary word meaning “truth, faith, fidelity, sincerity, trust, confidence, reliance, devotion”.
Kanji in this word
Example sentences 12
彼は誠を尽くすことの大切さを説いた
He explained the importance of behaving with sincerity.
嘘から出た誠。
Many a true word is spoken in jest.
彼は誠意がない.
He has no real intention of co‐operating [doing what we ask].
是れ誠に金言なり。
This is truly a pearl of wisdom.
誠にありがたいです。
It would be greatly appreciated.
誠にそのとおりです.
You are quite right.
彼は約束に誠実である。
He is sincere in his promises.
彼はとても誠実な人だ。
He is a very sincere person.
彼は終始忠誠を通した.
He remained loyal throughout.
私は彼への忠誠を誓った。
I pledged my loyalty to him.
彼はとても誠実な人です。
He's a very honest person.
誠実さの痛みを和らげる。
Relieves the pains of being sincere.