serious in Japanese
serious in Japanese is 本気, 真剣, 真面目 — serious means not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
serious in Japanese
本気
Pronounced: honki
Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
真剣
Pronounced: shinken
Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
真面目
Pronounced: majime
Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
真剣
Pronounced: shinken
Important; weighty; not insignificant
真面目
Pronounced: majime
Important; weighty; not insignificant
深刻
Pronounced: shinkoku
Important; weighty; not insignificant
真面目
Pronounced: majime
Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving
What does "serious" mean?
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adj Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
"He gave her a serious look and said nothing more."
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adj Important, significant, or potentially harmful.
"The doctors said his condition was serious but stable."
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adj Genuinely meaning what one says, not joking around.
"Are you serious about quitting your job?"
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serious in a sentence
- He gave her a serious look and said nothing more.
- She kept a serious expression during the entire meeting.
- The doctors said his condition was serious but stable.
- Are you serious about quitting your job?
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Frequently asked questions
What is "serious" in Japanese?
"serious" in Japanese is 本気, 真剣, 真面目. serious means: Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
How do you pronounce 本気?
"serious" in Japanese is 本気, pronounced "honki".
How do you use "serious" in a sentence?
Example: "He gave her a serious look and said nothing more." In Japanese, "serious" is 本気, 真剣, 真面目.
Are there other ways to say "serious" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "serious": 本気, 真剣, 真面目, 深刻.
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