1.
serious, earnest, sincere
Describes a serious attitude or approach. Implies genuine effort and concentration.
真剣に勉強しています。
I am studying seriously.
真剣な顔で話していました。
They were speaking with a serious expression.
この問題を真剣に考えてください。
Please think about this problem seriously.
真剣に取り組まないと合格できない。
You won't pass unless you tackle it seriously.
会議で真剣な議論が交わされた。
Serious discussions were exchanged at the meeting.
将来のことを真剣に考える時期が来たと思う。
I think the time has come to think seriously about the future.
2.
real sword
Literally refers to a real (not practice) sword. This is the original meaning.
武道の試合では真剣を使うことがある。
Real swords are sometimes used in martial arts matches.
昔の侍は真剣で戦っていた。
Samurai in the past fought with real swords.
真剣と木刀では重さが全然違う。
A real sword and a wooden sword are completely different in weight.
この美術館には江戸時代の真剣が多数展示されており、刀剣愛好家に人気がある。
This museum displays many real swords from the Edo period and is popular among sword enthusiasts.
練習では木刀を使うが、本番では真剣を使う流派もある。
They use wooden swords in practice, but some schools use real swords in actual performances.
真剣 means serious or earnest, implying genuine commitment.
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 真剣に (seriously, earnestly)
- Noun modifier: 真剣な + noun
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 真剣に考える (think seriously)
- 真剣に取り組む (tackle earnestly)
- 真剣な表情/顔 (serious expression/face)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 本気: serious, genuine (about intentions)
- 深刻: serious, grave (about situations/problems)
- まじめ: serious, diligent (about character)