正体
しょうたい
shoutai
adjectiveVocabularyExtra vocab 10 — supplementary

Quick answer

正体 (しょうたい (shoutai)) means "True identity". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

True identity

Also : True form · True nature

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Example Sentences

彼の正体がついに明らかになった。

かれのしょうたいがついにあきらかになった。

His true identity was finally revealed.

そのロボットの正体は高校生だった。

そのロボットのしょうたいはこうこうせいだった。

The true identity behind the robot was a high school student.

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