“True form” in Japanese
Short answer
True form in Japanese is “正体” (seitai). Full meaning: true character, true form, true colors (colours), identity, truth (of a mystery, phenomenon, etc.), origin; consciousness, one's senses.
Other ways to say “True form” in Japanese
本体
hontai substance, true form, true character; main part, main unit, body (of a machine); object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
実体
jittai substance, essence, entity, subject, content, reality, true form; honest, trustworthy, upright, sincere
實體
jittai substance, essence, entity, subject, content, reality, true form; honest, trustworthy, upright, sincere
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