frankly in Japanese
frankly in Japanese is 正直 — frankly means speaking honestly and directly, without holding back.
frankly in Japanese
正直
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?
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adv Speaking honestly and directly, without holding back.
"Frankly, I think the meeting was a waste of time."
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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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