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
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Related Words
Synonym:
素直 (honest, obedient)
Synonym:
誠実 (sincere, faithful)
Synonym:
率直 (frank, candid)
Related:
真っ正直 (dead honest (intensified))
Synonym:
まっすぐ (straight; upright, honest)
Compare:
ありのまま (as it is)
Compare:
率直に (frankly)
Compare:
誠実な (sincere)