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How to say 'Sincerity' in Japanese | 真心

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The Japanese word for Sincerity is 'Magokoro', written as 真心 in Japanese.'Sincerity' in hiragana is まごころ.

    word

    真心

    Meaning

    Sincerity

    Reading

    まごころ

    magokoro

    Kanji

    真Truth 心Heart

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '真心 (まごころ)' refers to 'sincerity' or 'genuine heart'. It conveys a deep sense of honesty, purity, and heartfelt emotion. This word is often used to describe actions or feelings that come from a place of true intention and goodwill, without any ulterior motives. For example: She accepted his sincerity「彼女は彼の真心を受け入れた」(かのじょはかれのまごころをうけいれた). His sincerity moved everyone「彼の真心はみんなを感動させた」(かれのまごころはみんなをかんどうさせた). The term is commonly used in contexts emphasizing genuine care, such as in relationships, art, or acts of kindness.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N4

    Kanji Grade

    3

    Frequency

    6024

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 真心

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    真

    Meaning

    Truth

  • kanji

    心

    Meaning

    Heart

Words Related to 真心 Through the Kanji 真

These 22 Words contain the Kanji 真 as well.

  • word

    写真

    Meaning

    Photo

  • word

    真

    Meaning

    True

  • word

    真っ白

    Meaning

    Pure white

  • word

    真っ暗

    Meaning

    Pitch dark

  • word

    真っ黒

    Meaning

    Pitch black

  • word

    真っ青

    Meaning

    Pale, Deep blue

  • word

    真っ直ぐ

    Meaning

    Straight

  • word

    真実

    Meaning

    Truth

  • word

    真面目

    Meaning

    Serious, Earnest

  • word

    真相

    Meaning

    Truth

  • word

    真ん中

    Meaning

    Middle

  • word

    真似

    Meaning

    Imitation

  • word

    真理

    Meaning

    Truth

  • word

    真剣

    Meaning

    Serious

  • word

    真珠

    Meaning

    Pearl

  • word

    真っ赤

    Meaning

    Bright red

  • word

    真っ先

    Meaning

    Forefront

  • word

    真夏

    Meaning

    Midsummer

  • word

    真夜中

    Meaning

    Midnight

  • word

    真っ最中

    Meaning

    Midst

  • word

    真四角

    Meaning

    Square

  • word

    真ん丸

    Meaning

    Perfectly round

Words Related to 真心 Through the Kanji 心

These 22 Words contain the Kanji 心 as well.

  • word

    心

    Meaning

    Heart, Mind

  • word

    中心

    Meaning

    Center

  • word

    安心

    Meaning

    Relief

  • word

    心配

    Meaning

    Worry

  • word

    関心

    Meaning

    Interest

  • word

    心理

    Meaning

    Psychology

  • word

    決心

    Meaning

    Decision, Resolution

  • word

    心強い

    Meaning

    Reassuring

  • word

    初心

    Meaning

    Beginner

  • word

    感心

    Meaning

    Admiration

  • word

    心臓

    Meaning

    Heart

  • word

    熱心

    Meaning

    Enthusiastic

  • word

    好奇心

    Meaning

    Curiosity

  • word

    心細い

    Meaning

    Lonely

  • word

    苦心

    Meaning

    Struggle, Effort

  • word

    用心

    Meaning

    Caution

  • word

    都心

    Meaning

    City center

  • word

    肝心

    Meaning

    Crucial

  • word

    心掛ける

    Meaning

    Endeavor

  • word

    心身

    Meaning

    Mind body

  • word

    無関心

    Meaning

    Indifferent

  • word

    内心

    Meaning

    Innermost

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