Translation guide
The quality of being real, authentic, or sincere. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various words and phrases depending on whether you're talking about objects, feelings, or people.
Describing something as genuine (not fake or counterfeit), such as products, art, or official papers.
The most common word for 'genuine article' or 'real thing'. Used for objects, not abstract qualities.
Is this genuine leather?
The painting was proven to be genuine.
Formal term for authenticity, often used in legal or official contexts (e.g., genuine documents, authentic goods).
Genuine documents are required.
Emphatic phrase meaning 'genuine and authentic', often used for emphasis or in advertising.
This is genuine Japanese sake.
Describing a person's feelings, intentions, or personality as genuine, sincere, or heartfelt.
Refers to sincerity, honesty, and faithfulness in a person's character or actions. Often used for people.
He is a sincere person.
Implies a pure, heartfelt sincerity, often in the context of kindness or devotion.
One's true feelings or real intention, often contrasted with outward appearance.
Literally 'without falsehood', used to describe genuine emotions or statements.
Referring to the abstract concept of genuineness or authenticity, often in philosophical or evaluative contexts.
The abstract noun for authenticity, used in academic or formal discussions.
The authenticity of the artwork is being questioned.
The quality of seeming genuine; 'realness'. More casual than 真正性.
A sense of truth or reality; verisimilitude. Often used for stories or performances.
本物 (honmono) is for tangible objects; 真正 (shinsei) is formal and often for documents or legal contexts; 誠実 (seijitsu) is for personal sincerity and character. Do not use 本物 to describe a person's sincerity.
This ring is made of genuine gold.
I admire his sincerity.
English 'genuineness' is often translated as 真正性 (shinseisei), but this sounds very formal and is rarely used in daily conversation. Choose a more specific word based on context.
Sincerity is most important.
真心を込めて手紙を書いた。
I wrote the letter with genuine feeling.
彼の本心がわからない。
I don't know his true feelings.
I want to convey my genuine feelings.
The genuineness of this movie is amazing.
His acting has a sense of genuineness.