Vocabulary

真剣

serious; earnest

na-adjective
N3 freq #25

Example sentences

He was in dead earnest when he threatened to call the police.

The only reason for the existence of a novel is that it does attempt to represent life.

When talking about his hobby, he always puts on a serious expression.

I studied really hard to pass the exam.

We talked seriously to one another.

I'm serious about my job.

I didn't consider the subject seriously.

If you study earnestly, you can expect to pass the exam.