真剣
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Meanings
- serious, earnest
- real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
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Example sentences
He was listening to the story with a serious expression.
Please think about it more seriously.
She is seriously troubled about her future.
If you don't tackle it earnestly, you won't get good results.
In martial arts practice, real swords are almost never used.
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