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JLPT N115画 · 15 strokesradical 手freq #2170

gift, seriousness

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • いた.る
  • つか.む
  • にえ

Mnemonic

The serious gift was delivered with a hand reaching out, emphasizing its heartfelt importance.

About this kanji

The kanji "摯" primarily conveys the meanings of seriousness and gift. It is often used as a noun, but it can also appear in verbs. One common compound is "真摯" (しんし), which means sincere or earnest, showing deep seriousness in attitude or action. Another example is "摯実" (しじつ), meaning seriousness or gravity, referring to a serious approach to matters. This kanji often appears in contexts that emphasize solemnity or dedication. When using "摯" in conversation, be aware that it conveys a strong and positive sense of earnestness, which can enhance your expression of sincerity.

Example sentences

  • 彼女は摯に仕事に取り組んでいる。

    She is sincerely dedicated to her work.

Meanings across languages

English
gift, seriousness
Tiếng Việt
quà tặng
日本語
한국어
진지함
中文
id
hadiah, keseriusan
th
ของขวัญ, ความจริงจัง
es
regalo, seriedad
fr
don, sérieux
de
Geschenk, Ernsthaftigkeit
pt
presente, seriedade

Common compounds

  • 真摯しんしsincere, earnest, serious
  • 摯実しじつserious, sincere, honest

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