honest in Japanese
honest in Japanese is 正直, 誠実 — honest means telling the truth and not inclined to lie, cheat, or steal.
honest in Japanese
正直
Pronounced: shōjiki
(of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
誠実
Pronounced: seijitsu
(of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
What does "honest" mean?
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adj Telling the truth and not inclined to lie, cheat, or steal.
"She's always been honest with me, even when the truth was uncomfortable."
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adj Sincere and fair, without hidden motives.
"I'd appreciate your honest opinion on the draft."
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honest in a sentence
- She's always been honest with me, even when the truth was uncomfortable.
- An honest mistake is very different from a deliberate lie.
- I'd appreciate your honest opinion on the draft.
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What is "honest" in Japanese?
"honest" in Japanese is 正直, 誠実. honest means: Telling the truth and not inclined to lie, cheat, or steal.
How do you pronounce 正直?
"honest" in Japanese is 正直, pronounced "shōjiki".
How do you use "honest" in a sentence?
Example: "She's always been honest with me, even when the truth was uncomfortable." In Japanese, "honest" is 正直, 誠実.
Are there other ways to say "honest" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "honest": 正直, 誠実.
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