正直

しょうじき
JLPT:N3
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1Honest and straightforward — not lying or hiding the truth, and saying things as they truly are; also describes a sincere, trustworthy character.

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Examples

正直な子供に育ってほしいと願っている。

I hope he grows up to be an honest child.

彼女は失敗したことを正直に上司に報告した。

She honestly reported her mistake to her boss.

正直な性格の彼は、お世辞を言うのが苦手だ。

Being an honest person, he's bad at flattery.

拾ったお金を正直に交番に届けた。

He honestly turned the money he found in to the police box.

2Used to preface a candid remark — 'to be honest' or 'frankly' — often placed at the start of a sentence.

Adverb

Examples

正直、この案にはあまり乗り気じゃないんだ。

Honestly, I'm not too keen on this proposal.

正直に言うと、締め切りには間に合わないと思う。

To be frank, I don't think we'll make the deadline.

正直なところ、あの映画の結末には納得できなかった。

Honestly speaking, I wasn't satisfied with that movie's ending.

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