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VocabJLPT N4

serious

な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. serious
2. earnest
3. honest

A な-adjective describing someone who is serious, sincere, or diligent in their attitude or behavior. It is often used to praise someone who works hard and takes things earnestly without cutting corners.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Every morning on the train, he's diligently reading a book.

Sentence 2

I hear that even the young people in this town work diligently.

Sentence 3

I never thought you of all people would actually get seriously angry!

Sentence 4

Do we really need to think seriously about this?

Sentence 5

He seems so serious at work, but at home he's always laughing.