Vocabulary
What does 真剣 (しんけん, shinken) mean?
真剣 (しんけん, shinken) means serious, earnest.
Quick facts| Reading | しんけん |
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| Romaji | shinken |
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| Part of speech | na-adjective |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
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N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshinken
serious, earnest
- 1na-adjective serious; earnest
- 2noun real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
Example sentences
もっと真剣に考えたほうがいい。
You should think about it more seriously.
彼は真剣な顔で話を聞いていた。
He was listening with a serious expression.
