“Seriousness” in Japanese
Short answer
Seriousness in Japanese is “本気” (honki). Full meaning: seriousness, earnestness, truth, sanctity.
Other ways to say “Seriousness” in Japanese
真
shin truth, reality, genuineness; seriousness; truth
本気度
honkido (degree of) seriousness, level of commitment
重大性
juudaisei importance, seriousness
ほんき
honki seriousness, earnestness, truth, sanctity
ホンキ
honki seriousness, earnestness, truth, sanctity
本腰
hongoshi strenuous effort, earnestness, seriousness
まツ
ma truth, reality, genuineness; seriousness; truth
本氣
honki seriousness, earnestness, truth, sanctity
真つ
ma truth, reality, genuineness; seriousness; truth
真っ
ma truth, reality, genuineness; seriousness; truth
真ッ
ma truth, reality, genuineness; seriousness; truth
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