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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

    成Become 訁Say (言)

    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

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    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:

    kanji

    成

    Meaning

    Become

    radical

    訁

    Meaning

    Say

Words Using 誠

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    誠に

    Meaning

    Truly

    word

    誠実

    Meaning

    Honest, Sincere

Kanji Related to 誠 Through the Part 成

These 2 kanji contain the part 成 as well.

    kanji

    城

    Meaning

    Castle

    kanji

    盛

    Meaning

    Prosper

Kanji Related to 誠 Through the Part 訁

These 46 kanji contain the part 訁 as well.

    kanji

    識

    Meaning

    Knowledge, Discernment

    kanji

    諾

    Meaning

    Consent, Agreement

    kanji

    詞

    Meaning

    Poetry, Words

    kanji

    請

    Meaning

    Request

    kanji

    設

    Meaning

    Set up, Establish

    kanji

    詣

    Meaning

    Visit a shrine

    kanji

    謹

    Meaning

    Discreet, Respectfully

    kanji

    諧

    Meaning

    Harmony

    kanji

    謝

    Meaning

    Apologize

    kanji

    詔

    Meaning

    Imperial edict

    kanji

    訓

    Meaning

    Instruction

    kanji

    諮

    Meaning

    Consult

    kanji

    訴

    Meaning

    Sue, Appeal

    kanji

    謎

    Meaning

    Riddle

    kanji

    詐

    Meaning

    Lie, Swindle

    kanji

    説

    Meaning

    Theory, Explanation

    kanji

    謀

    Meaning

    Plot, Conspire

    kanji

    討

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    詩

    Meaning

    Poetry

    kanji

    課

    Meaning

    Section, Lesson

    kanji

    諸

    Meaning

    Many, Various

    kanji

    許

    Meaning

    Permit, Allow

    kanji

    詮

    Meaning

    Elucidate

    kanji

    訃

    Meaning

    Obituary

    kanji

    詰

    Meaning

    Stuff, Packed

    kanji

    証

    Meaning

    Evidence

    kanji

    試

    Meaning

    Try, Attempt

    kanji

    誇

    Meaning

    Boast

    kanji

    誤

    Meaning

    Mistake

    kanji

    譲

    Meaning

    Hand over, Defer

    kanji

    誕

    Meaning

    Birth

    kanji

    講

    Meaning

    Lecture

    kanji

    詠

    Meaning

    Recitation, Recite poetry

    kanji

    診

    Meaning

    Examine a patient, Diagnose

    kanji

    譜

    Meaning

    Musical score, Systematic record

    kanji

    議

    Meaning

    Deliberation

    kanji

    謙

    Meaning

    Humble, Modesty

    kanji

    詳

    Meaning

    Detailed

    kanji

    談

    Meaning

    Discuss

    kanji

    獄

    Meaning

    Prison, Litigation

    kanji

    謁

    Meaning

    Audience with the, Audience

    kanji

    該

    Meaning

    Correspond to

    kanji

    護

    Meaning

    Protect, Defend

    kanji

    託

    Meaning

    Entrust, Consign

    kanji

    訟

    Meaning

    Sue, Litigate

    kanji

    誌

    Meaning

    Magazine, Document

Learn the Kanji 誠

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.