LingakuFrequency rank: 962.
- seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctityusu. 本気で
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
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- seriousness
- earnestness
- truth
- sanctity
This meaning refers to a state of being serious or sincere about something, indicating a deep commitment or focus.
We must seriously advance this project.
This meaning conveys a sense of dedication and genuine effort towards a goal or belief, showcasing a committed attitude.
Here, it denotes a sense of authenticity or reality, aligning with being genuine or truthful in intentions or actions.
I believe in it with all my heart.
This meaning refers to a sacred or revered quality, emphasizing the significance and respect associated with something serious or profound.
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You can let it slide with a "oh?" or you can take it seriously.
A normal person might spend a lifetime at it and still not succeed but faced with a determined Ren it was not greatly different from a normal cylinder lock.
3. きごう「まあ、それでもきみ君よりは、はるかにぼく僕のほう方がてんすう点数たかい高いけどね。きごう」きごう「なんですってきごう！わたくし私がほんきをだせば本気を出せば、あなたなんて、め目じゃないわきごう！きごう」
"Well, even so my score is far above yours isn't it?" "What did you say!? If I was to go all out you'd be as nothing to me!"
The shirt she apparently seriously thought suited me I turned down and decided to accept a light blue polo shirt.
He's not serious about her at all - he's just playing with her.