正直
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 正直
1
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); Common noun
honest; frank; candid; straightforward
Examples
その事実は彼の正直さを証明している。
The fact proves his honesty.
2
Adverb (fukushi)
honestly; frankly
Examples
正直言って私はクラシック音楽が好きじゃない。かたや、モリーの方が完全にはまっている。
To tell the truth, I don't like classical music. On the other hand, Molly is really into it.
Kanji in this Word
正
5 strokes
Frequency: 143
JLPT N3
Grade 1
Meanings
correct
justice
righteous
10**40
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ただ.しい
ただ.す
まさ
まさ.に
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おお
くに
ま
まさし
ただし
直
8 strokes
Frequency: 246
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
straightaway
honesty
frankness
fix
repair
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョク
ジキ
ジカ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ただ.ちに
なお.す
-なお.す
なお.る
なお.き
す.ぐ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
すぐ
なお
のう
のお
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