素直
すなお
obedient; meek; docile; unaffected
JLPT N2 Common word
Meanings
Na-adjective, Noun
obedient; meek; docile; unaffected- honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
- straight (e.g. hair)
- without peculiarity; without mannerisms; standard; neat (e.g. handwriting)
Example sentences
素直になりなよ。
Be honest with yourself.
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He is an extremely frank person.
トムは奥さんに素直です。
Tom is loyal to his wife.
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I want to be an honest person.
素直になることが大切よ。
It's important to be honest.
More examples (10)
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She frankly admitted her guilt.
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He frankly pointed out my faults.
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I know you're happy about it. Why don't you just show it?
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Tom is refreshing, honest and a good young man.
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Frankly speaking, you made a mistake.
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You can afford to speak frankly.
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She was at once frank and honest.
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Why can't you take things just as they are?
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Frankly speaking, he is untrustworthy.
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The students are afraid to speak out.