端的(たんてき)

たんてき
na-adjective
straightforward, direct, concise
formalcommunication
1. 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(たんてき)に言(い)えば失敗(しっぱい)だ。
To put it bluntly, it was a failure.
端的(たんてき)に事実(じじつ)を述(の)べてください。
Please state the facts directly.
この一言(ひとこと)が、問題(もんだい)の本質(ほんしつ)を端的(たんてき)に表(あらわ)している。
This single remark concisely captures the essence of the problem.

Usage

Functions as a na-adjective (端的(たんてき)な) and is very commonly used as an adverb with に: 端的(たんてき)に言(い)う (to say directly). This is a somewhat formal word used when someone wants to cut through complexity and state things plainly.

Common collocations

Related Words

Compare: 直截(ちょくさい) (direct)
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Added 2026.2.27 12:17 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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