true, real, really
On'yomi (音読み)
- シン
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- ま.
- まこと
About this kanji
The kanji 「真」 primarily means "true" or "real." It can be used as both a noun and an adjective. For example, in the compound 真実 (しんじつ), it means "truth," referring to something that is genuine or accurate. Another common compound is 真剣 (しんけん), which translates to "seriousness," indicating a deep, sincere approach to something. Additionally, you can find 真似 (まね), meaning "imitation," which refers to copying or mimicking someone or something. When using 「真」 in conversation, it often conveys a sense of authenticity or depth, so it’s great for expressing the true nature of things.
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Example sentences
真実はいつも一つ。
The truth is always one.
Meanings across languages
- English
- true, real, really
- Tiếng Việt
- thật, chân thật
- 日本語
- 真実, 真
- 한국어
- 진짜의
- 中文
- 真实
- id
- benar
- th
- จริง
- es
- verdadero
- fr
- vrai
- de
- wahr
- pt
- verdadeiro
Common compounds
- 真実truth
- 真剣seriousness
- 真似imitation
Words using this kanji
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