Literally unclothed; often used in a descriptive or slightly formal tone. Can also appear in figurative contexts where something is exposed without concealment.
He appeared in the photo completely naked.
The painting depicts a nude human body.
frank; candid; unvarnished; plain
Used for revealing the truth without hiding anything, often in contexts like confessions, opinions, or descriptions. Carries a nuance of blunt honesty, sometimes to an uncomfortable degree.
He spoke frankly about his own failure.
The book conveys the unvarnished reality of war.
Standard kanji spelling using the repetition mark 々.
Alternate spelling with the second 裸 written out; less common but still encountered.
Compound of 赤 (red, bare) and 裸 (naked), with the repetition 赤裸々 emphasizing complete exposure. The figurative sense of frankness developed from the idea of being completely uncovered.