Lingaku誠【まこと】
Frequency rank: 27,995. – 28,208. (for form 実: 566.)
- truth; reality
- sincerity; honesty; integrity; fidelity
- that's rightarchaismused when recalling forgotten information, suddenly changing the subject, etc.
adverb (fukushi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 誠【まこと】Frequency rank: 27,995. – 28,208.
- 実【まこと】Frequency rank: 566.
- まことFrequency rank: 25,728. – 25,901.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- truth; reality
- sincerity; honesty; integrity; fidelity
- that's right
This meaning refers to the concept of something being genuine or accurate, representing the actual state of affairs.
This meaning encompasses the qualities of being honest and having strong moral principles, often conveying a deep sense of loyalty and truthfulness.
This meaning is used to confirm or agree with a statement or situation, often indicating acknowledgment or understanding.
Generated collocations (experimental)
まことをつくす誠を尽くすto dedicate oneself sincerelyせいしんせいい誠心誠意with all sincerityまこと誠をゆう言うto speak the truthせいじつ誠実なひと人an honest personまこと誠のこころ心a sincere heartまことに誠にtruly; sincerelyまことに誠にもうしわけない申し訳ないsincerely sorryまこと誠のみち道the path of sincerityまこと誠をおもんじる重んじるto value honestyせいじつ誠実さをたもつ保つto maintain integrityせいじつ誠実なたいど態度an honest attitude
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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In connection with this I can only reply, "it is just as you say."
He thought, and very wisely, that it was best to do so.
I heard the news of his death with deep regret.
Please accept our apologies for not filling your order sooner.
He works fast and is very articulate but his insincerity is his biggest defect.
Makoto found his true love on top of Ayers Rock. She's from Osaka.
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.