Japanese

すなお
Meaning: obedient; honest; frank
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

素
直

Example sentences

It is important to honestly admit your mistakes.
彼は自分の間違いを素直に受け入れた。
He honestly accepted his mistake.
自分の間違いを素直に謝ることが大切だ。
It is important to apologize honestly for your mistakes.
友人の忠告を素直に受け入れた。
I accepted my friend's advice honestly.
彼は自分の間違いを素直に詫びました。
He apologized for his mistake straightforwardly.
失敗を素直に認める彼の態度は、非常に殊勝なものだった。
His attitude of honestly admitting his failure was very admirable.
彼は性格が捻くれているので、素直に喜ばない。
Since he has a contrary personality, he doesn't show joy straightforwardly.
先輩の忠言逆耳の助言を素直に聞いた
I humbly listened to my senior's honest but difficult advice

Usage Notes

Describes a personality that is compliant, honest, and not rebellious.

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