honest; trustworthy; upright; sincere
Describes a person's character as genuinely honest and reliable, without deceit. Often used in formal or written contexts to praise someone's integrity.
He has an honest character and is trusted by everyone.
It is important to interact with a sincere attitude.
Compound of 実 (truth, reality) and 体 (body, substance), suggesting a person whose substance is true and honest. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from the kanji.