genuine
Derived from Latin 'genuinus', meaning 'native, natural, or innate'.
ADJ
(1)
[/ˈdʒɛn.ju.ɪn/en-US]
本物の
formal
/
真実の
common
/
誠実な
formal
/
自然な
common
/
心からの
formal
/
概念的な文
untranslatable
(There is no direct equivalent to 'genuine' that captures all nuances in Japanese. The translations provided are context-dependent.)
Truly what something is said to be; authentic, real, and not fake or artificial. It can also refer to feelings, emotions, or actions that are sincere, honest, and not pretended or feigned.
- The museum confirmed that the painting was a genuine masterpiece by a famous artist. — This sentence illustrates something that is truly what it claims to be, not a copy or forgery.
- His apology seemed genuine, and I could tell he truly regretted his actions. — This example shows sincerity of feelings, indicating that the apology was heartfelt.
- Always buy genuine parts for your car to ensure safety and proper function. — This refers to products that are original and not counterfeit.
- She expressed genuine concern for my well-being after I fell ill. — This highlights a sincere and unfeigned emotional response.