clear-cut and straightforward
Describes a person's character or attitude as frank, open, and without hidden motives, like a cleanly split bamboo. Often used with 性格 or 人柄.
He has a straightforward personality and is liked by everyone.
With his frank way of speaking, he quickly revealed his true feelings.
Standard kanji spelling for this idiomatic expression.
Variant using 様 for よう; less common but seen in literary contexts.
Kana spelling for 割った; used when avoiding kanji or for clarity.
Literally 'like a split bamboo', referring to the way bamboo splits cleanly and straightly. The expression metaphorically describes a person whose character is equally straightforward and uncomplicated.