simple and straightforward; frank and direct
A yojijukugo describing speech, writing, or a manner that is concise, clear, and without evasion. Often used in formal or critical contexts.
His explanation was simple and straightforward, and anyone could understand it.
簡明直截な意見を述べてください。
Please give your opinion frankly and directly.
簡潔 means 'concise' and focuses on brevity, while 簡明直截 adds the nuance of being frank and unambiguous.
率直 means 'frank' or 'honest', but lacks the 'simple and clear' aspect of 簡明直截.
A yojijukugo composed of 簡明 (simple and clear) and 直截 (direct and straightforward). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination emphasizes clarity without circumlocution.