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What does 誠 (まこと, makoto) mean?

誠 (まこと, makoto) means truth; sincerity, honesty.

Quick facts
Readingまこと
Romajimakoto
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
まこと
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmakoto

truth; sincerity, honesty

  1. 1noun truth; reality; fact
  2. 2noun sincerity; honesty; faithfulness
  3. 3adverb indeed; really; absolutely

Example sentences

  • I don't know whether that is true or false.

  • His words are filled with sincerity.

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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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