How to say honesty in Japanese

しんshin

noun:

  • honesty; sincerity; fidelity
  • trust; reliance; confidence
  • (religious) faith; devotion

counter:

  • counter for received messages

Example Sentences

kareha非常にhijouni正直shoujikiだったdattaのでnodedareからkaramo尊敬sonkeiされていたsareteita
His honesty was such that he was respected by everybody.
kareha彼女のkanojono正直さshoujikisawo信頼shinraiしているshiteiruto言ったitta
He expressed his belief in her honesty.
kareha正直shoujikiha最良sairyounosakuwo信じなかったshinjinakatta
He didn't believe that honesty is the best policy.
kareha正直shoujikino模範mohanda
He is a model of honesty.
kareha正直shoujikino見本mihonnoようなyounahitoda
He is a model of honesty.

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