JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
誠 — sincerity
- Reading
- セイ・まこと
- Meaning
- sincerity; admonish; warn; prohibit; truth; fidelity
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
誠 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is セイ・まこと and it means sincerity; admonish; warn; prohibit; truth; fidelity. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
誠 appears in everyday japanese words such as 誠 (truth) and 誠実 (sincere).
Japanese words containing 誠
Frequently asked questions
What does 誠 mean in Japanese?
誠 means sincerity; admonish; warn; prohibit; truth; fidelity in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 誠 read?
誠 is read セイ・まこと. Reading it inside real words — 誠 and 誠実 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 誠 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 誠 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 誠 in a word?
A common word containing 誠 is 誠 (まこと) — "truth". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 誠 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 誠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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