はっきり言いう

expression, godan verb (-u)

speak clearly; speak distinctly

Focuses on the clarity of articulation or expression, not on bluntness.

• 電でん話わでは、はっきり言いってください。

  Please speak clearly on the phone.

expression, godan verb (-u)

be frank; put it bluntly; get to the point

Used when stating an opinion or fact directly, without softening. Often implies a degree of bluntness.

• はっきり言いって、その計けい画かくは無む理りだと思おもう。

  To be frank, I think that plan is impossible.