honest; frank; straightforward
Describes a person, statement, or attitude that is truthful and without deception. Often used as a compliment or self-description.
He is a very honest person.
正直に言うと、それはあまり好きじゃない。
To be honest, I don't really like it.
Adverbial use, often at the beginning of a sentence to express one's true feelings or admit something.
正直、もう疲れたよ。
Honestly, I'm tired already.
I decided to tell the teacher honestly.
I honestly talked about my feelings.
He honestly admitted his own mistake.
He's so honest that he sometimes ends up hurting people.
正直 focuses narrowly on truthfulness, while まとも covers a broader sense of being decent, proper, or sound in general.
正直 focuses on truthfulness and not lying, while 素直 in this sense is about emotional openness and admitting feelings without pretense.
正直 means 'honest' and focuses on truthfulness, while フランク emphasizes openness and lack of reserve in communication.
正直 means honest and straightforward, the opposite of the deceptive cleverness described by ずる賢い.
正直 means honest and straightforward, the opposite of ずるい's sly, self-serving behavior.
正直 means honesty and straightforwardness, the direct opposite of the deceptive concealment implied by ごまかし.
正直 means honesty, the direct opposite of the dishonest behavior described by ずる.
正直 means being honest and straightforward, the opposite of the hidden duplicity described by 表裏.
正直 describes honesty and straightforwardness, contrasting with the sly, deceitful nature implied by 奸.
completely honest; downright honest; straightforward
honest to a fault; foolishly honest; naively honest