What is the Kanji for 'Sincerity'? | 誠

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Sincerity', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Sincerity' is 誠.

kanji

誠

Meaning

Sincerity

Reading

kunyomiまこと

makoto

onyomiせい

sei

Parts

訁Say (言)成Become

Example Word

誠実: honest or sincere. The Japanese adjectival noun '誠実 (せいじつ)' conveys the qualities of sincerity and honesty. It is used to describe someone who is genuine, trustworthy, and acts with integrity. This word is often used to praise someone's character or behavior. For example: He is a sincere person「彼は誠実な人です」(かれはせいじつなひとです). She answered honestly「彼女は誠実に答えた」(かのじょはせいじつにこたえた). The term can also be applied to actions or attitudes, emphasizing a lack of deceit or ulterior motives. Note that while 'sincere' and 'honest' are closely related, they are distinct enough to warrant separate meanings in this context.

Radical

言

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1178

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 誠

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

radical

訁

Meaning

Say

Radical Form Of

言

kanji

成

Meaning

Become

Words Using 誠

This kanji is used in 2 words:

word

誠実

Meaning

Honest, Sincere

word

誠に

Meaning

Truly

Kanji Related to 誠 Through the Part 訁

These 46 kanji contain the part 訁 as well.

kanji

説

Meaning

Theory, Explanation

kanji

談

Meaning

Discuss

kanji

誌

Meaning

Magazine, Document

kanji

課

Meaning

Section, Lesson

kanji

議

Meaning

Deliberation

kanji

証

Meaning

Evidence

kanji

設

Meaning

Set up, Establish

kanji

識

Meaning

Knowledge, Discernment

kanji

許

Meaning

Permit, Allow

kanji

講

Meaning

Lecture

kanji

試

Meaning

Try, Attempt

kanji

請

Meaning

Request

kanji

詳

Meaning

Detailed

kanji

誤

Meaning

Mistake

kanji

討

Meaning

Chastise

kanji

謝

Meaning

Apologize

kanji

誕

Meaning

Birth

kanji

訓

Meaning

Instruction

kanji

詩

Meaning

Poetry

kanji

誇

Meaning

Boast

kanji

諸

Meaning

Many, Various

kanji

護

Meaning

Protect, Defend

kanji

訴

Meaning

Sue, Appeal

kanji

詞

Meaning

Poetry, Words

kanji

訟

Meaning

Sue, Litigate

kanji

譲

Meaning

Hand over, Defer

kanji

診

Meaning

Examine a patient, Diagnose

kanji

獄

Meaning

Prison, Litigation

kanji

託

Meaning

Entrust, Consign

kanji

謀

Meaning

Plot, Conspire

kanji

詐

Meaning

Lie, Swindle

kanji

詰

Meaning

Stuff, Packed

kanji

諾

Meaning

Consent, Agreement

kanji

諮

Meaning

Consult

kanji

該

Meaning

Correspond to

kanji

謙

Meaning

Humble, Modesty

kanji

譜

Meaning

Musical score, Systematic record

kanji

詠

Meaning

Recitation, Recite poetry

kanji

謁

Meaning

Audience with the, Audience

kanji

謹

Meaning

Discreet, Respectfully

kanji

詔

Meaning

Imperial edict

kanji

謎

Meaning

Riddle

kanji

詮

Meaning

Elucidate

kanji

諧

Meaning

Harmony

kanji

訃

Meaning

Obituary

kanji

詣

Meaning

Visit a shrine

Kanji Related to 誠 Through the Part 成

These 2 kanji contain the part 成 as well.

kanji

盛

Meaning

Prosper

kanji

城

Meaning

Castle

Learn the Kanji 誠

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What does 誠 mean?

誠 means 'Sincerity'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.