candor in Japanese
candor in Japanese is 正直, 率直, 公平無私 — candor means the quality of being honest and straightforward in what you say, even when the truth is uncomfortable.
candor in Japanese
正直
Pronounced: shōjiki
The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression. [from c. 1600]
率直
Pronounced: sotchoku
The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression. [from c. 1600]
公平無私
Pronounced: kōheimushi
Impartiality.
What does "candor" mean?
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noun The quality of being honest and straightforward in what you say, even when the truth is uncomfortable.
"She spoke with such candor about her mistakes that the whole room respected her more."
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noun Fairness and freedom from bias in judging something.
"The judge was praised for the candor of his rulings."
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candor in a sentence
- She spoke with such candor about her mistakes that the whole room respected her more.
- The CEO's candor about the company's losses surprised the shareholders.
- The judge was praised for the candor of his rulings.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "candor" in Japanese?
"candor" in Japanese is 正直, 率直, 公平無私. candor means: The quality of being honest and straightforward in what you say, even when the truth is uncomfortable.
How do you pronounce 正直?
"candor" in Japanese is 正直, pronounced "shōjiki".
How do you use "candor" in a sentence?
Example: "She spoke with such candor about her mistakes that the whole room respected her more." In Japanese, "candor" is 正直, 率直, 公平無私.
Are there other ways to say "candor" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "candor": 正直, 率直, 公平無私.
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