Meaning

Primary

Honest

Alternatives

Upfront, Obedient

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

All your dishonest elements are fixed, making you more honest than ever.

This is mostly used to describe people as being honest and upfront about their thoughts and emotions. While mostly being positive, it can also be used in a slightly negative way to describe people as being obedient and compliant, following instructions and rules without resistance.

Reading

すなお
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for this is a bit of a weird one. It uses on'yomi for , then it uses the kun'yomi for . You know both readings, but it's all a little strange, so here's a mnemonic help you:

To present yourself as an honest person, you should hurry up and change into a suit now (すなお). We all know that people in suits look more honest and upfront, so go get suited up now!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 素直に受け入れる

    to accept willingly

    素直にうれしい

    to feel genuinely happy

    素直に聞く

    to listen obediently

Context Sentences

素直に認めろよ。

Just be honest and admit it.

君の素直な気持ちが聞けてうれしいよ。

I'm glad I could hear your honest feelings.

人のアドバイスを素直に受け入れられる素直さって大事だよね。

It's important to have the openness to accept advice from others.

Kanji Composition