Japanese through Anime - Majime

2)真面目 まじめ- Majime
(abv.まじ -Maji)

Usage:

This is said often when a girl hears something she’s never heard before and can’t believe. Like when she hears that her boyfriend can turn into a magical fairy she’ll reply, “eh, Maji de?” (Eh, seriously?)

It can also be said from someone when they’re in a battle. If their opponent isn’t using full power they will sometimes say: “Majime ni nare” (Become Serious!)

Defintion:

1) diligent; serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
2) Seriously?

Examples:

「・・・おい・・・おい、先生せんせい！」「え？・・・あ、ああ」「マジだいじょうぶ？休講きゅうこうにしたら？」
"oi, oi, sensei" "e?... aaaa" "maji daijoubu? kyuukou ni shitara?"
"...Hey...Hey, teacher!" "ugh owww" "Are you seriously OK? Shouldn't you cancel the lesson?"

まじめに取とらないでほんの冗談じょうだんだよ 。
majime ni toranaide honno joudan da yo.
Don't take me seriously. I'm only joking.

もう少すこしものごとに対たいして真面目まじめになれ 。
mou sukoshi monogoto ni taishite majime ni nare.
Take things a little more seriously.

僕 ぼく の性格せいかく は全然ぜんぜん真面目まじめでは有ありませんよ
boku no seikaku ha zenzen majime de wa arimasen.
My personality is not at all serious! (This is a male because of “boku” )

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