Word Meaning まじめ腐る

まじめくさる majimekusaru

まじめ腐る is read as まじめくさる (majimekusaru) and means to become extremely serious (in attitude).

Meaning

English

  1. to become extremely serious (in attitude)
  2. to look solemn
  3. to assume a solemn air

Reading

Kana

まじめくさる

Romaji

majimekusaru

Writing Variants

  • マジメ腐る まじめくさる majimekusaru
  • 真面目くさる まじめくさる majimekusaru
  • 真面目腐る まじめくさる majimekusaru

Stroke Sequence

5 Characters • 23 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 4級 Rank 141989 Priority W

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