What does the kanji 誠 mean?

The kanji 誠 (makoto) means "truth, reality, fact". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "makoto"?

"makoto" is written with the kanji 誠, meaning "truth, reality, fact". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) せい (sei), kunyomi (native Japanese) まこと (makoto). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 誠?

Write 誠 ("truth") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.