シリアス
Meanings
1
Used for situations, expressions, or attitudes that are not lighthearted or joking. Often implies a sincere, weighty, or solemn tone.
He always works with a serious expression.
That problem is very serious.
Usage patterns
- シリアスな話a serious topic/conversation
I want to talk about something serious today.
- シリアスな表情a serious expression (on someone's face)
He nodded with a serious expression.
- シリアスな雰囲気a serious/grave atmosphere
The meeting room was filled with a serious atmosphere.
- 〈事〉についてシリアスに考えるto think seriously about something
He is thinking seriously about his future.