素直

すなお
JLPT:N2
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1

Obedient or docile; readily follows instructions or accepts correction without resistance.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

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子どもが先生の言うことを素直に聞いている。

The child is listening obediently to the teacher.

素直な性格だから注意されるとすぐ直す。

Because he's so compliant, he quickly corrects himself when warned.

2

Honest or frank; expresses feelings and thoughts openly without pretending.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

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彼女は好きだと素直に言った。

She frankly said she liked him.

会議では問題点を素直に報告してほしい。

I want you to report problems honestly at the meeting.

失敗を素直に認めるのは大事だ。

It's important to admit failures honestly.

3

Straight (hair) — hair that is naturally straight and manageable without strange kinks.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

彼女は生まれつき髪が素直でセットが楽だ。

Her hair is naturally straight, so it's easy to style.

4

Without peculiarity; plain and neat — used for handwriting, style, or expression that is straightforward and unostentatious.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

彼の字は素直でとても読みやすい。

His handwriting is neat and very easy to read.

文章が素直で、難しい言い回しが少ない。

The writing is straightforward, with few complicated expressions.

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