誠実(せいじつ)

せいじつ
adjective-na
sincere, honest, faithful
1. sincere, honest, faithful
Describes someone who is genuine, trustworthy, and acts with integrity in their dealings with others. A highly valued personal quality in Japanese society.
彼(かれ)は誠実(せいじつ)な人(ひと)だ。
He is a sincere person.
誠実(せいじつ)に対応(たいおう)してくれて感謝(かんしゃ)しています。
I appreciate you handling this sincerely.
仕事(しごと)に誠実(せいじつ)に取(と)り組(く)む姿勢(しせい)が評価(ひょうか)された。
His attitude of approaching work with sincerity was appreciated.

USAGE:
誠実(せいじつ) is a な-adjective used to describe people or attitudes. It modifies nouns with な (誠実(せいじつ)な人(ひと)) and can also be used adverbially with に (誠実(せいじつ)に答(こた)える). It carries a strong positive connotation and is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 誠実(せいじつ)な人柄(ひとがら): sincere personality
  • 誠実(せいじつ)な対応(たいおう): sincere response/handling
  • 誠実(せいじつ)に向(む)き合(あ)う: to face sincerely
  • 誠実(せいじつ)に働(はたら)く: to work honestly
  • 誠実(せいじつ)さ: sincerity (noun form with さ)

SIMILAR WORDS:
真面目(まじめ) (serious, earnest) focuses on diligence and conscientiousness, while 誠実(せいじつ) emphasizes honesty and trustworthiness in relationships. 正直(しょうじき) (honest) is about truthfulness in speech, while 誠実(せいじつ) is broader, covering one's entire conduct.

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