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How to say 'Honest' in Japanese | 素直

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The Japanese word for Honest is 'Sunao', written as 素直 in Japanese.'Honest' in hiragana is すなお.

    word

    素直

    Meaning

    Honest

    Reading

    すなお

    sunao

    Kanji

    Element Straight, Repair

    Explanation

    The Japanese adjective '素直 (すなお)' primarily means 'honest' or 'obedient'. It describes someone who is straightforward, sincere, and free from deceit or pretense. This word is often used to praise someone's character, especially when they are willing to accept advice or criticism without resistance. For example: She is an honest child「彼女は素直な子供です」(かのじょはすなおなこどもです). He honestly admitted his mistake「彼は素直に自分の過ちを認めた」(かれはすなおにじぶんのあやまちをみとめた). The term can also imply a sense of purity or simplicity in one's nature, making it a positive trait in Japanese culture.

    Part Of Speech

    adjective

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    5

    Frequency

    4285

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 素直

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Element

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Straight, Repair

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What does 'Sunao' (素直) mean?

'Sunao' means 'Honest' .

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