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誠
誠 (readings: せい, まこと; Japanese kanji) means “sincere”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 誠実 (honest).
What does 誠 mean?
| Kanji | 誠 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | sincere |
| Readings | せい, まこと |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 誠
誠 is read せい or まこと depending on the word.
Example words with 誠
| Example | 誠実 (honest) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14