真剣
しんけん
shinken
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 27 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
真剣 (しんけん (shinken)) means "Serious". It is read しんけん (shinken). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Serious
Also : earnest
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Example Sentences
試験に合格するには、真剣な態度で勉強することが大切だ。
しけんにごうかくするには、しんけんなたいどでべんきょうすることがたいせつだ。
To pass the exam, it is important to study with a serious attitude.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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