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[こう()·めい()·せい()·だい()]
koumeiseidai
na adjective, noun

English Meaning(s) for 公明正大

na adjective, noun
  1. fair; just and upright; open and honest; aboveboard; honourable

Definition and Synonyms for 公明正大

Aboveboard without concealment or deception
Synonyms: 公明正大
Fair free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception
Synonyms: フェア, きんぴら, 公平, 公明, 公明正大, 公正, 厳正, 平等, 正しい, 正当
Square characterized by honesty and fairness
Synonyms: まとも, 公明正大, 正しい, 真面目, 真面目
Square without evasion or compromise
Synonyms: すぐ, ひた, まとも, まっすぐ, フランク, ストレート, ざっくばらん, , 公明正大, 単刀直入, 堂々, 明るい, 正直, 率直, , , , , , , 直截, 真っ正直, 真直, 真直ぐ, 真面目, 真面目, 簡明直截, 素直, 質実
Equitable fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
Synonyms: フェア, きんぴら, 公平, 公明, 公明正大, 公正, 厳正, 平等
Just used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
Synonyms: まとも, フェア, 公明, 公明正大, 公正, 正しい, 正当, 良い, 適正
Impartial showing lack of favoritism
Synonyms: きんぴら, 中正, 公平, 公明正大, 公正, 厳正, 客観的, 平等, 至公
Upright of moral excellence
Synonyms: いい, いい, まとも, よろしい, 公明正大, 廉潔, 廉直, 正しい, 清廉, 清潔, 潔い, 良い
Fair conforming with established standards or rules
Synonyms: フェア, きんぴら, 公平, 公明, 公明正大, 公正, 厳正, 平等, 正しい, 正当
Aboveboard honest
Synonyms: 公明正大

Meanings for each kanji in 公明正大

» public; prince; official; governmental
» bright; light
» correct; justice; righteous; 10**40
» large; big

Stroke Order Diagrams for 公明正大

Sample Sentences for 公明正大

We act without fear or favor.
Judgment requires impartiality.

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