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How to say "Blunt" in Japanese

Both words can translate to "blunt", but which should you choose?

Japanese Option A

露骨な

ろこつな (rokotsuna)
C1 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B

露骨

ろこつ (rokotsu)
C1 / CEFR Syllabus

Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference

When translating "blunt" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 露骨な and 露骨. In Japanese, 露骨な (ろこつな (rokotsuna)) is typically associated with "blunt, frank" (Syllabus Level: C1) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus.. On the other hand, 露骨 (ろこつ (rokotsu)) maps to "blunt, frank" (Syllabus Level: C1) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "blunt" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "露骨な"
これはとても露骨なですね。
This is very blunt, frank, isn't it?
Bilingual Context for "露骨"
私は露骨に興味があります。
I am interested in blunt, frank.

Nuance Mastery Quiz

Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?

Fill in the blank: "これはとても ___ ですね。" (Meaning: "This is very blunt, frank, isn't it?")
🎉 Correct Answer!

Remember: "露骨な" fits here because it means "blunt, frank" in the context of: "This is very blunt, frank, isn't it?". "露骨" represents "blunt, frank".

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