2 Japanese words read seikaku
seikaku (せいかく) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: 性格 · 正確.
性格
せいかくPersonality, character, nature
N3noun·seikaku
How to remember it
性 (nature) + 格 (pattern) — the pattern of one's nature, i.e. personality.
Example sentences
彼は性格が明るくて優しい。
かれはせいかくがあかるくてやさしい。
He has a bright and kind personality.
双子でも性格が全然違う。
ふたごでもせいかくがぜんぜんちがう。
Even twins have completely different personalities.
Usage
Common collocations: 性格がいい / 暗い / 明るい.
Related words
人柄個性性格的明るい
正確
せいかくAccurate, exact, precise
N3na-adjective·seikaku
How to remember it
正 (correct) + 確 (certain) — correctly certain, hence accurate.
Example sentences
この時計はとても正確だ。
このとけいはとてもせいかくだ。
This clock is very accurate.
正確な時間を教えてください。
せいかくなじかんをおしえてください。
Please tell me the exact time.
Usage
Adverbial form 正確に is common; antonym is 不正確.
Related words
正確に間違い精密大まか