直球
Meanings
2
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
direct; blunt; straightforward
Figurative use describing a question, remark, or approach that is frank and without evasion. Often used with 質問, 言い方, or 表現.
He faltered for a moment at the direct question.
Her blunt way of speaking sometimes causes misunderstandings.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に直球を投げるto throw a fastball to someone
The pitcher threw a fastball to the batter.
- 直球な〈事〉a blunt, straightforward (question, remark, etc.)
She asked a very blunt question.
- 直球で勝負するto go head-to-head relying on a fastball (baseball); to tackle something head-on
With the bases loaded, he went with a fastball head-on.
- 直球で言うto say something directly, without beating around the bush
He's the type to say exactly what he thinks, straight out.