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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