Memory phrase for the character: 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

word, speechSound waves above the opened mouth 口 symbolize the spoken word.
achieve, become
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




 Vocabulary

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


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