Meaning

Primary

Serious

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

The reality of the sword is that it will cut you right in half and kill you, easily. The fact that this is true is a very serious thing. Very serious.

Reading

しんけん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

売上げを損ねずに値上げする方法を真剣に考えているんです。

I’m seriously thinking about a way to raise prices without losing sales.

Kanji Composition