“True character” in Japanese
Short answer
True character in Japanese is “本性” (honsei). Full meaning: true character, real nature.
Other ways to say “True character” in Japanese
正体
seitai true character, true form, true colors (colours), identity, truth (of a mystery, phenomenon, etc.), origin; consciousness, one's senses
正気
shouki sanity, consciousness, soberness; true character, true heart, true spirit
本体
hontai substance, true form, true character; main part, main unit, body (of a machine); object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
地金
jigane ore, unprocessed metal, ground metal; (one's) true character
本しょう
honshou true character, real nature
正き
shouki sanity, consciousness, soberness; true character, true heart, true spirit
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