あからさま
Meanings
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na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward; unabashed; blatant; flagrant
usually written using kana alone
Describes speech or behavior that is openly honest or direct, often without hiding negative aspects. Can range from positive frankness to negative blatancy.
He openly expressed his dissatisfaction.
Please stop telling blatant lies.
Usage patterns
- あからさまな態度をとるto take a blatant/openly hostile attitude
He openly showed a hostile attitude toward his boss.
- あからさまに〈人〉を嫌うto openly dislike someone
She openly disliked him.
- あからさまな嘘をつくto tell a blatant lie
He told a blatant lie.
- あからさまに〈事〉を言うto say something bluntly, without holding back
He bluntly voiced his complaints.