1Obedient or meek; readily accepting instruction or correction without resisting.
子どもがお医者さんの言うことを素直に聞いて薬を飲んだ。
The child obediently listened to the doctor and took the medicine.
うちの犬は素直で、しつけがしやすい。
Our dog is docile and easy to train.
彼は素直な性格で、先輩のアドバイスを素直に受け入れる。
He has an obedient personality and readily accepts advice from his seniors.
反抗期の子どもが急に素直になって驚いた。
I was surprised when my child, who was in a rebellious phase, suddenly became obedient.
2Honest or frank; expressing one's feelings or thoughts openly without hiding them.
彼女は自分の気持ちを素直に伝えられなくて悩んでいる。
She's troubled because she can't express her feelings honestly.
ミスをしたときは素直に謝ったほうがいい。
When you make a mistake, it's better to apologize honestly.
素直にありがとうと言うのは案外難しい。
Saying "thank you" honestly is surprisingly difficult.
彼は負けを素直に認め、次の対策を考え始めた。
He frankly admitted his defeat and started thinking about his next strategy.
3(Of hair) naturally straight and easy to manage, without kinks or curls.
妹は生まれつき髪が素直で、くせ毛に悩んだことがない。
My younger sister's hair is naturally straight, and she's never had trouble with frizz.
素直な髪質の人は雨の日でもスタイリングが崩れにくい。
People with naturally straight hair are less likely to have their style ruined even on rainy days.
4Plain and neat, without eccentricity or embellishment; used for handwriting, writing style, etc.
彼女の文字は素直で読みやすいと評判だ。
Her handwriting is known for being neat and easy to read.
この作文は素直な表現で、飾り立てたところがない。
This essay uses plain, unembellished expression.