真面目
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Base na-adjective form. Describes a person's character as diligent, earnest, or serious. Must be followed by 『な』 (na) when modifying a noun, e.g., 『真面目な学生』 (majime na gakusei, 'diligent student').
Theme
Two coworkers, Ken and User, chat during a coffee break about their new colleague's work habits.
真面目
まじめ
diligent / serious
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Think of a 'majime' (真面目 majime, 'diligent / Serious') person who is 'majorly me' — they take things seriously and are diligent in their work. 'Majime' → 'majorly me' for being serious!
Cultural Note
『真面目』 (majime) is a valued trait in Japanese society, often used to describe someone who is hardworking, earnest, or sincere. It's commonly praised in school, work, and personal contexts.
Forms
Base: 真面目Base na-adjective form. Describes a person's character as diligent, earnest, or serious. Must be followed by 『な』 (na) when modifying a noun, e.g., 『真面目な学生』 (majime na gakusei, 'diligent student').
Negative: 真面目じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'not') after the base form → 『真面目じゃない』 (majime janai).
Past: 真面目だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) after the base form → 『真面目だった』 (majime datta).
Adverbial: 真面目にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) after the base form → 『真面目に』 (majime ni).
Comparative: より真面目Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番真面目Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective.