まじめ

serious, earnest, and conscientious in attitude or behavior

Etymology

Written with the kanji 真面目, literally suggestive of a 'true/straight face or look'; the spelling is partly conventional, and the word is often also written in kana as まじめ.

Character Breakdown

Collocations

serious or sincere, not joking or playful

Etymology

Written with the kanji 真面目, literally suggestive of a 'true/straight face or look'; the spelling is partly conventional, and the word is often also written in kana as まじめ.

Character Breakdown

Collocations

seriousness, earnestness, or conscientiousness

Etymology

Written with the kanji 真面目, literally suggestive of a 'true/straight face or look'; the spelling is partly conventional, and the word is often also written in kana as まじめ.

Character Breakdown

Collocations