synonym Comparative
真心
VS
純粋
Differences Between "真心" and "純粋"
Option A
真心
Meaning
sincerity; devotion; pure heart; honest love; whole heart
Reading
まごころ (magokoro)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
お世話になった先生への感謝を伝えるために、私たちは_______を込めて手作りのプレゼントを贈りました。
To convey gratitude to the teacher who had taken care of us, we presented a handmade gift with all our heart.
Option B
純粋
Meaning
pure, genuine, unadulterated; innocent, naive
Reading
じゅんすい (junsui)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼女は純粋な心の持ち主だ。
She has a pure heart.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(sincerity; devotion; pure heart; honest love; whole heart)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 真心: Refers to deep sincerity, devotion, a pure heart, or honest love shown toward others (noun). Often used with 込める (to pour one's heart into). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Sincerity! Pure heart! This homemade bento is packed with 1000% of my warm, sincere love! Eat every single grain of rice and thank me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『真心よ！朝早起きして作ったこの特製愛妻お弁当にはね、私からの真心（愛）が1000%詰まってるんだから、一粒残さず感謝して完食しなさい！バカ！』
- 純粋: Can describe physical purity (e.g., pure water, pure gold) or mental/emotional purity, such as an innocent or unadulterated heart or motive. Broader than 純情.
- 真心: Refers to deep sincerity, devotion, a pure heart, or honest love shown toward others (noun). Often used with 込める (to pour one's heart into). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Sincerity! Pure heart! This homemade bento is packed with 1000% of my warm, sincere love! Eat every single grain of rice and thank me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『真心よ！朝早起きして作ったこの特製愛妻お弁当にはね、私からの真心（愛）が1000%詰まってるんだから、一粒残さず感謝して完食しなさい！バカ！』
- 純粋: Can describe physical purity (e.g., pure water, pure gold) or mental/emotional purity, such as an innocent or unadulterated heart or motive. Broader than 純情.
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