真剣
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 真剣
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."
Kanji in this Word
真
10 strokes
Frequency: 279
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
true
reality
Buddhist sect
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま
ま-
まこと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さな
さね
ただ
ただし
なお
のり
まあ
まこ
まさ
まっ
まど
まな
まゆ
みち
も
剣
10 strokes
Frequency: 1305
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
sabre
sword
blade
clock hand
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つるぎ
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