真剣
しんけん
JLPT N5 · vocab_adj_naMeaning
serious, earnest
Examples
真剣に勉強しています。
I'm studying seriously.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「真剣」is an adjective meaning "serious, earnest." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「真剣」is read as「しんけん」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「真剣」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「真剣」mean in Japanese?+
「真剣」means "serious, earnest". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adj_na" category.
How do you read 「真剣」?+
「真剣」is read as「しんけん」.
Is 「真剣」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「真剣」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「真剣」?+
真剣に勉強しています。 — I'm studying seriously.
Practice 「真剣」 with spaced repetition