NichiDict

素直

N2
すなお
[sunao]
Illustration for 素直

Meanings

1.Adj-naNoun

obedient; meek; docile; unaffected

2.Adj-naNoun

honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)

3.Adj-naNoun

straight (e.g. hair)

4.Adj-naNoun

without peculiarity; without mannerisms; standard; neat (e.g. handwriting)

Examples

彼女は素直で、いつも先生の話を聞きます。

She is obedient and always listens to the teacher.

素直に謝ったので、許してもらいました。

I apologized honestly, so I got them to forgive me.

この子は素直な性格で、育てやすいです。

This child has a docile personality and is easy to raise.