1.
honest, truthful
Having the quality of being sincere and not deceptive. Describes someone who tells the truth.
正直 is a na-adjective meaning honest or frank.
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 正直に (honestly, frankly)
- Noun modifier: 正直な + noun
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 正直に言う (to speak honestly)
- 正直に答える (to answer honestly)
- 正直なところ (to be frank)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 素直: obedient, honest (also implies being compliant)
- 誠実: sincere, faithful (more about reliability)
- 率直: frank, candid (direct manner of speaking)
Related Words
Synonym:
素直 (honest, obedient)
Synonym:
誠実 (sincere, faithful)
Synonym:
率直 (frank, candid)