frank; open; outspoken; unreserved
Describes a person or remark that is bluntly honest, without hiding anything; can be positive (refreshingly direct) or negative (too blunt, lacking tact). Often used as あけすけな.
He speaks in a frank manner.
To be honest, I think that plan will fail.
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 明け透け is rare.
Kanji spelling is uncommon and may not be recognized by all readers.
Derived from the verb 明ける (akeru, 'to open') and 透ける (sukeru, 'to be transparent'), suggesting something laid completely open. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.