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Definition and meaning of 正直 - しょうじき in Japanese

しょうじき正直
shoujiki

N4

1.honest, upright

Adjectival Noun

あなたは正直すぎる。
You're too honest.
しょうじき正直
shoujiki

N4

1.being truthful and sincere in communication.

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

彼は正直な人で、いつも本当のことを言います。
He is an honest person and always tells the truth.
正直に言って、私はその計画に賛成できません。
Honestly speaking, I cannot agree with that plan.
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2.speaking truthfully and openly without deceit.

Adverb (fukushi)

彼は正直に自分の感情を表現します。
He expresses his feelings honestly.
正直に言って、私はその計画に賛成です。
Honestly speaking, I agree with the plan.
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3.honesty and integrity.

Place

彼はいつも正直な人です。
He is always an honest person.
正直に言って、私は驚きました。
Honestly, I was surprised.
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4.being truthful and sincere in actions and words.

Wikipedia definition

彼はいつも正直な人です。
He is always an honest person.
正直に言って、私は悲しいです。
Honestly, I am sad.
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