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真剣
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 真剣.
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Entry
1
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
serious; earnest
Examples
ジョージは勉強に真剣でない。
George is not serious about his study.
2
Common noun
real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
Examples
「親父これって・・・真剣？」「当たり前だろう、決闘なのだからな」
"Dad, this a real sword?" "Of course, it is a duel after all."
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