Definition of 誠 (まこと)

まこと

誠

まこと

makoto

adverb, noun
1.
truth, reality
2.
sincerity, honesty, integrity, fidelity
3.
that's right(archaism)(used when recalling forgotten information, suddenly changing the subject, etc.)
Other readings:
実【まこと】
Related Kanji
誠 sincerity, admonish, warn, prohibit, truth, fidelity
実 reality, truth, seed, fruit, nut
Example sentences(showing 3 results)

うそ
嘘
まこと
誠
Many a true word is spoken in jest

The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world

てはっちょうくちはっちょう
手八丁口八丁
かれ
彼
、
まこと
誠
たまきず
玉に疵
He works fast and is very articulate but his insincerity is his biggest defect