誠意

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 誠意 is read as せいい and is a noun meaning sincerity or good faith in dealing with another person.
• Basic usage: It can be demonstrated through actions rather than words alone or describe a response made in good faith.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Showing sincerity
  • 誠意を示す presents sincerity as something demonstrated through conduct, not merely stated. Example: 謝罪の言葉だけでなく行動で誠意を示した。
• A good-faith manner
  • 誠意ある modifies a following noun to describe a sincere or good-faith manner. Example: 相手の誠意ある対応に感謝した。