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真面

正面

Reading

Kana: まとも
Romaji: matomo
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

the front

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

honesty; uprightness; directness

Note: word usually written using kana alone
3

decency; normality

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: シン、 ま、 ま-、 まこと
Meanings: true, reality, Buddhist sect
Readings: メン、 ベン、 おも、 おもて、 つら
Meanings: mask, face, features, surface
Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 ただ.しい、 ただ.す、 まさ、 まさ.に
Meanings: correct, justice, righteous, 10**40

Example Sentences

(かれ)はまじめな少年(しょうねん)だ。
➥He is an earnest young man.
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まじめに()()るな。
➥Don't take it seriously.
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(かれ)はまじめな生活(せいかつ)をした。
➥He led a sober life.
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(かれ)真面目(まじめ)性格(せいかく)だ。
➥He is of a serious turn of mind.
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まともな(いえ)()みたい。
➥I'd like to live in a decent house.
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彼女(かのじょ)真面目(まじめ)学生(がくせい)です。
➥She is an earnest student.
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