nari-adjective (archaic / formal)
Archaic nari-adjective describing something as outstanding, sufficient, or whole. Found in classical Japanese; not used in modern speech.
In classical texts, it described something excellent and ample, as in 'a fine vessel'.
nari-adjective (archaic / formal)
Archaic nari-adjective meaning proper, authentic, or true to form. Appears in old literary works.
nari-adjective (archaic / formal)
Archaic nari-adjective for being direct and honest in character or manner. Limited to classical usage.
The phrase 'a genuine person' referred to someone sincere and without falsehood.
In old waka poetry, a straightforward heart was sometimes expressed as 'a true heart'.
imperfect; incomplete; unsatisfactory · ugly (esp. of women); unattractive
Archaic kanji spelling; the reading まほ is not standard for modern 真面 (まとも).
Alternate archaic kanji spelling.
The exact derivation is uncertain; it may be related to the classical adjective まほ (true, excellent), which is the root of modern まとも. The kanji 真面 and 真秀 are conventional spellings for this archaic word.