Japanese word

誠実

Pronunciation

Romajiseijitsu

Meaning

  • na-adjectivehonest

Example

彼は誠実な人です。kare wa sei jitsu na hito de su

He is an honest person.

Illustration for 誠実 (honest)

More examples

彼女は自分の気持ちを誠実に伝えます。kano jo wa ji bun no ki mo chi o sei jitsu ni tsuta e ma su

She honestly expresses her feelings.

Core concept

Describes a person whose words and actions show truthfulness, reliability, and genuine regard for others.

Common phrases

  • 誠実な友人sei jitsu na yū jin

    sincere friend

  • 誠実な説明sei jitsu na setsu mei

    honest explanation

  • 誠実に対応するsei jitsu ni tai ō su ru

    respond sincerely

Similar words

正直shōjiki: Describes a person who speaks truthfully and acts openly without deception.
真面目majime: Describes a person who approaches duties seriously and follows through in a dependable way.
実直jitchoku: Describes a person whose sincere nature leads to direct and honest behavior.

Definition in Japanese

うそやごまかしがなく、言動に真心があり、他人から信頼されるさま。u so ya go ma ka shi ga na ku gen dō ni ma gokoro ga a ri ta nin ka ra shin rai sa re ru sa ma

Word origin

誠実 (seijitsu) is a Sino-Japanese word combining 誠 (sei, "sincerity") and 実 (jitsu, "truth or reality").

Usage tips

  • Japanese often uses 誠実な人 (seijitsu na hito) for someone whose words and actions match over time, so the word describes character rather than one truthful statement.

Other meanings

  • sincerena-adjective
  • faithfulna-adjective

Opposites

  • 不誠実fuseijitsuinsincerena-adjective

Related words

  • 誠実さseijitsusasinceritynoun

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