Word details

正直

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 正直.

Dictionary

Entry

正直ょうじきFreq #714
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

correct, justice, righteous, 10**40

5 strokesFrequency 143JLPT N3Grade 1

On

セイショウ

Kun

ただ.しいただ.すまさまさ.に

Nanori

おおくにまさしただし

straightaway, honesty, frankness, fix, repair

8 strokesFrequency 246JLPT N2Grade 2

On

チョクジキジカ

Kun

ただ.ちになお.す-なお.すなお.るなお.きす.ぐ

Nanori

すぐなおのうのお

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