(すなお)

すなお
na-adjective
obedient, honest, docile
1. obedient, meek, docile
Willing to follow instructions or accept guidance without resistance.
The child obediently did as told.
素直(すなお)()
He's an obedient child.
素直(すなお)(したが)
To obediently follow.
I docilely followed the instructions.
She's liked for her obedient personality.
2. honest, straightforward, frank
Expressing feelings honestly without hiding them.
He apologized honestly/without resistance.
There's a part of me that can't honestly feel happy.
Express your feelings honestly.
素直(すなお)(みと)めた
He frankly admitted it.
素直(すなお)なれない
I can't be honest.

素直(すなお) describes someone who is obedient, honest, or straightforward in their behavior or expression.

Forms:

  • 素直(すなお)な + noun: 素直(すなお)() (an obedient child)
  • 素直(すなお)に + verb: 素直(すなお)(したが)う (to obey willingly)

Common collocations:

  • 素直(すなお)(あやま)る (to apologize honestly)
  • 素直(すなお)(よろこ)ぶ (to be honestly happy)
  • 素直(すなお)気持(きも)ち (honest feelings)
  • 素直(すなお)性格(せいかく) (obedient/honest personality)

Nuances:

  • Can be positive (honest, open) or neutral (obedient)
  • 素直(すなお)じゃない = stubborn, unwilling to be honest