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[()·なお()]
sunao
na adjective, noun

English Meaning(s) for 素直

na adjective, noun
  1. obedient; meek; docile; unaffected
  2. honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)

Definition and Synonyms for 素直

Obedient dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
Synonyms: 従順, 素直
Accepting tolerating without protest
Synonyms: 従順, 素直
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
Spare lacking embellishment or ornamentation
Synonyms: プレーン, 地味, 地味, 簡素, 素朴, 素直, 質朴, 質素, 飾り気のない
Honest without dissimulation
Synonyms: フランク, 正直, 率直, 真正直, 真率, 素直
Teachable ready and willing to be taught
Synonyms: 素直
Honest frank
Synonyms: フランク, 正直, 率直, 真正直, 真率, 素直

Meanings for each kanji in 素直

» elementary; principle; naked; uncovered
» straightaway; honesty; frankness; fix; repair

Stroke Order Diagrams for 素直

Sample Sentences for 素直

Frankly speaking, you made a mistake.
Tom is loyal to his wife.
The students are afraid to speak out.
He frankly pointed out my faults.
I know you're happy about it. Why don't you just show it?

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