JLPT N1

正体

しょうたい

Romaji: shoutai
Meaning: Natural shape, one's true colors, true character

The Japanese term 正体 (しょうたい) means Natural shape, one's true colors, true character and appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Quick Info: This word appears frequently in JLPT N1 exams. Mastery helps with both reading and listening sections.

Study tip: Learn 正体 (しょうたい / shoutai) for meaning “natural shape, one's true colors, true character”. This is a JLPT N1 word.

  • Listen. Repeat two times. Shadow the audio without pausing.
  • Chunk it by sound: しょ · う · た · い.
  • Make a 10 second mnemonic with the meaning: “natural shape, one's true colors, true character”.
  • Write it once. Say しょうたい and shoutai as you write.
  • Cloze it: 『今日は[ ]を使います。』 Then say the answer with the meaning.
  • Review at 10 minutes, 1 day, and 3 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 正体 mean?

natural shape, one's true colors, true character

How do you pronounce 正体?
しょうたい
What JLPT level is 正体?
JLPT N1

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