素直
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 素直
1
obedient; meek; docile; unaffected
2
honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
Examples
思っていることを素直に言うのは悪いことではありません。
Saying what you think frankly is not a bad thing.
3
straight (e.g. hair)
4
without peculiarity; without mannerisms; standard; neat (e.g. handwriting)
Kanji in this Word
素
10 strokes
Frequency: 660
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
elementary
principle
naked
uncovered
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソ
ス
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと
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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