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率直
Meaning in Englishfrank, candid, straightforward, openhearted, direct, outspoken
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What it means
率直 means frank, direct, and open expression, conveying opinions plainly without hedging.
Main meanings
- frankness in expressing opinions without hedging
- directness or blunt clarity in speech or writing
- the quality of speaking plainly, often with a respectful tone
How to use it
Used in formal and informal contexts to describe or request straightforwardness; common constructions include 率直に言う and 率直な意見; usage notes emphasize maintaining politeness when necessary.
Variants and close terms
- 正直 (shoujiki) — direct honesty
- 直言 (chokugen) — direct stating
- 露骨 (rokotsu) — bluntness
Composition
- 率: tendency, rate, or lead; in this word it hints at the manner of expression
- 直: straight, direct; the core meaning is straightness in thought and speech
Etymology
率 and 直 combine in this kanji compound to express directness of expression.
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na-adjective (形容動詞)
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