あからさま

Alternative writings: 明白, 偸閑, 白地
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Openly or blatantly showing something; frank, candid, or conspicuous — often implying a lack of concealment or tact.

Na-AdjectiveNoun Taking 'の'Usually Kana

Examples

彼は失望をあからさまに顔に出した。

He openly showed his disappointment on his face.

あからさまな嘘をつくのは信頼を失う原因になる。

Telling blatant lies causes people to lose trust.

批判を受けて、彼女はあからさまに動揺した。

She was visibly shaken by the criticism.

Word Relationships

Synonyms