This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: まこと
Romaji: makoto
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Definitions

adv
1

truth; reality

2

sincerity; honesty; integrity; fidelity

3

that's right (used when recalling forgotten information, suddenly changing the subject, etc.)

Note: archaism

Kanji

Readings: セイ、 まこと
Meanings: sincerity, admonish, warn, prohibit, truth, fidelity
Readings: ジツ、 シツ、 み、 みの.る、 まこと、 みの、 みち.る
Meanings: reality, truth

Example Sentences

(うそ)から()(まこと)
➥Many a true word is spoken in jest.
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(かれ)はとても誠実(せいじつ)(ひと)だ。
➥He is a very sincere person.
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国旗(こっき)()かって忠誠(ちゅうせい)(ちか)う。
➥Pledge allegiance to the national flag.
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(かれ)約束(やくそく)誠実(せいじつ)である。
➥He is sincere in his promises.
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(わたし)(かれ)への忠誠(ちゅうせい)(ちか)った。
➥I pledged my loyalty to him.
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(かれ)誠実(せいじつ)さで()られている。
➥He has a reputation for integrity.
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