noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
truth; reality; genuineness; seriousness
Refers to what is true, real, or genuine, and by extension to an earnest or serious quality. Common in formal-feeling phrases such as 真の and 真に迫る rather than as a casual everyday standalone noun.
彼女は真の友人だ。
She is a true friend.
That actor's performance felt very realistic.
There was sincerity in his words.
regular script; printed-style writing
Calligraphy-related use referring to a block or regular style of writing, essentially 楷書, especially in contrast with more cursive styles.
See also: 楷書
In calligraphy, one studies the three styles: regular, semi-cursive, and cursive.
star performer; headliner
Abbreviated use for 真打ち, a top or final performer in traditional entertainment such as rakugo. This standalone abbreviation is limited and should not be treated as the normal everyday word for a star performer.
See also: 真打ち
In a vaudeville theater program, 真 may be used as an abbreviation for the headliner, 真打ち.
It made me think about what true friendship really is.
This proposition is true.
His acting was genuinely wonderful.
truth; universal truth
truly; really; genuinely
vacuum · absolute void; complete vacuity
pearl
sincere; earnest; serious
real intention; true motive; true meaning
inborn nature; true character · genuine; intrinsic; essential
truth or falsehood; authenticity; veracity
realistic; true to life; vivid
real criminal; true culprit
pure; innocent; naive; pure-hearted
genuine; authentic; true; pure
true value; real worth
true beauty; genuine beauty
brass
true man; person of true character
wall with exposed timber pillars
one's true worth; one's true self; what one is really made of
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith
mantra · Shingon sect
authenticity; genuineness or spuriousness
main performer; star performer; headliner · highest-ranked rakugo storyteller
dermis; corium; true skin
naivete; innocence; artlessness
true feeling; sincere emotion
autograph; one's own handwriting; personal note
photograph; photo; picture · movie; moving picture