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What does 正体 (しょうたい, shoutai) mean?

正体 (しょうたい, shoutai) means true identity, true nature.

Quick facts
Readingしょうたい
Romajishoutai
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
しょうたい
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshoutai

true identity, true nature

  1. 1noun true character; true form; true colors
  2. 2noun consciousness; one's senses

Example sentences

  • He was working while hiding his true identity.

  • The true identity of the culprit was finally revealed.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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