What does 誠 mean?
誠 is a Japanese noun meaning “truth”, “faith” or “fidelity” in English. It can also be translated as “sincerity” or “indeed” depending on context. It is written as 誠 in kanji, まこと in hiragana, and makoto in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
嘘から出た誠。
Many a true word is spoken in jest.
手八丁口八丁の彼だけど、誠がないのが玉に瑕だね。
He works fast and is very articulate but his insincerity is his biggest defect.