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真剣 (shinken)
真剣
romaji: shinkenseriousness, earnestness
真剣
Quick Meaning
真剣 means "seriousness, earnestness".
Reading
- Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
- Romaji: shinken
Study Flow
First read 真剣 aloud, then connect the sound "shinken" with the meaning "seriousness, earnestness".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 真剣.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "seriousness, earnestness".
- Say the romaji aloud: shinken.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 真剣. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
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