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straightforward, direct, concise, to the point
Describes expressing something clearly and directly without beating around the bush. Used for speech, writing, and descriptions that get straight to the essential point.
端的に言えば失敗だ。
To put it bluntly, it was a failure.
端的に事実を述べてください。
Please state the facts directly.
この一言が、問題の本質を端的に表している。
This single remark concisely captures the essence of the problem.
USAGE:
Functions as a na-adjective (端的な) and is very commonly used as an adverb with に: 端的に言う (to say directly). This is a somewhat formal word used when someone wants to cut through complexity and state things plainly.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 端的に言う: to put it simply/directly
- 端的に言えば: to put it bluntly
- 端的に表す: to express concisely
- 端的な表現: a concise expression
- 端的に示す: to show directly