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frankly in Japanese

frankly in Japanese is 正直 — frankly means speaking honestly and directly, without holding back.

frankly in Japanese

正直
adv
Pronounced: shōjiki
In a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.

What does "frankly" mean?

  1. adv Speaking honestly and directly, without holding back.
    "Frankly, I think the meeting was a waste of time."
  2. adv Used to emphasize how obvious or strong something is.
    "The excuse was frankly ridiculous."
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frankly in a sentence

  • Frankly, I think the meeting was a waste of time.
  • She spoke frankly about the mistakes the team had made.
  • The excuse was frankly ridiculous.

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What is "frankly" in Japanese?

"frankly" in Japanese is 正直. frankly means: Speaking honestly and directly, without holding back.

How do you pronounce 正直?

"frankly" in Japanese is 正直, pronounced "shōjiki".

How do you use "frankly" in a sentence?

Example: "Frankly, I think the meeting was a waste of time." In Japanese, "frankly" is 正直.

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