synonym Comparative
正直な
VS
誠意
Differences Between "正直な" and "誠意"
Option A
正直な
Meaning
honest, frank
Reading
しょうじきな (shōjiki na)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はいつも正直な人で、嘘をつかない。
He is always an honest person and doesn't lie.
Option B
誠意
Meaning
sincerity; good faith; honest intention
Reading
せいい (seii)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
どれだけ言葉を尽くしても、行動に_______が伴わなければ、相手の信頼を得ることはできません。
No matter how many words you use, unless sincerity accompanies your actions, you cannot gain another's trust.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(honest, frank)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 正直な: A な-adjective describing a person's character, words, or actions as truthful and without deceit. Can also be used as '正直に (shōjiki ni)' for 'honestly'.
- 誠意: Refers to sincerity, good faith, or honest intentions. Often used as 誠意を見せる (show one's sincerity) or 誠意ある対応 (sincere response). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Sincerity! Good faith! Show me your absolute sincerity by declaring your eternal love strictly to me! That is the only response I accept!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『誠意よ！ビジネスでも恋愛でも誠意が最も重要よ！だからあんたも、私に対する一生涯の愛の誓いという「誠意」を、今すぐ形（プロポーズ）にして見せなさい！』
- 正直な: A な-adjective describing a person's character, words, or actions as truthful and without deceit. Can also be used as '正直に (shōjiki ni)' for 'honestly'.
- 誠意: Refers to sincerity, good faith, or honest intentions. Often used as 誠意を見せる (show one's sincerity) or 誠意ある対応 (sincere response). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Sincerity! Good faith! Show me your absolute sincerity by declaring your eternal love strictly to me! That is the only response I accept!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『誠意よ！ビジネスでも恋愛でも誠意が最も重要よ！だからあんたも、私に対する一生涯の愛の誓いという「誠意」を、今すぐ形（プロポーズ）にして見せなさい！』
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