JLPT N3 Intermediate
本気
Seriousness, earnestness, or being completely for real.
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本気で adverb form
本気になる to get serious
Noun, Na-adjective
"Serious" / "For Real"
Describes a state of genuine earnestness or sincerity, devoid of any joking or playfulness.
Example
A 来年 、 会社 を 辞めて 自分 の 店 を 開く つもり な ん だ 。
B え 、 本気 ？
[A:] I'm planning to quit my job next year and open my own shop. [B:] Whoa, are you serious?
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