open; public; overt; unreserved
Describes doing something openly without hiding it, often with a nuance of boldness or lack of restraint. Frequently used adverbially as おおっぴらに.
He openly expressed his opposing opinion.
It's not something that can be discussed openly.
Kanji form; recognized but less common than kana.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the word is thought to be a native Japanese term, with the kanji 大 (big) used for its meaning.