Memory phrase for the Kanji: 誠

誠

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Meaning

truthful, sincerity, good faith, admonish

Pronunciation

 SEI
makoto

Explanation

 Left: word 言, right: to achieve/become 成 (In the direction 方 of the halberds 戈 we will achieve.)

Mnemonic

Words become truth.

Radicals

言 word, speechSound waves above the opened mouth 口 symbolize the spoken word.
成 achieve, become
戈 halberd, spear, lanceThis radical kanohoko stands for halberd and is rather similar to the sabre shikigamae 弋 Other radicals with weapons are: 矛 殳 斤
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Vocabulary

 誠  まこと  truth/faith/fidelity/sincerity/trust/confidence/reliance/devotion
 誠実  せいじつ  sincere/honest/faithful

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