誠
makoto is a Japanese given name meaning sincerity or truth.
The name refers to the concept of sincerity or truth. It is written with the 誠.
Did you know?
- The character 誠 is often associated with the Shinsengumi, a famous historical group of swordsmen, who used the character as a symbol for their group's motto of sincerity.
- The phrase makoto ni is used as an intensifier similar to 'truly' or 'sincerely', often appearing in very formal apologies to emphasize deep regret.
- While makoto is a common masculine name, it is also used as a feminine name, making it a gender-neutral choice in Japan.
Examples in context
- まこちゃん、元気だった？Hey Mako, how have you been?
- 誠さんはとても優しいです。Makoto-san wa totemo yasashii desu.Makoto is very kind.
- 誠君の趣味は何ですか？Makoto-kun no shumi wa nan desu ka?What are Makoto's hobbies?
Example conversation
Two students are talking about a new classmate in the hallway.
- 美咲 Misaki誠さんはどこにいますか？Makoto-san wa doko ni imasu ka?Where is Makoto?
- 蓮 Ren誠さんは図書室にいますよ。Makoto-san wa toshoshitsu ni imasu yo.Makoto is in the library.
- 美咲 Misakiそうですか、ありがとうございます。Sou desu ka, arigatou gozaimasu.I see, thank you.
- 蓮 Renいえいえ。Iie iie.You're welcome.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 誠, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
