synonym Comparative
愚直
VS
素直な
Differences Between "愚直" and "素直な"
Option A
愚直
Meaning
earnest, honest and simple-minded, guileless, naive but sincere
Reading
ぐちょく (guchoku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は愚直に努力を続け、ついに夢を叶えた。
He continued his earnest efforts and finally achieved his dream.
Option B
素直な
Meaning
honest, obedient
Reading
すなおな (sunaona)
Syllabus Level
B2
Practical Example
これはとても素直なですね。
This is very honest, obedient, isn't it?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(earnest, honest and simple-minded, guileless, naive but sincere)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 愚直: Describes someone who is honest and sincere, sometimes to the point of being naive or inflexible, but often seen as a positive trait in work ethics. (真面目で正直すぎる性格を表す。時に不器用さや融通の利かなさを伴うが、仕事などでは誠実な態度として評価されることも多い。)
- 素直な: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 愚直: Describes someone who is honest and sincere, sometimes to the point of being naive or inflexible, but often seen as a positive trait in work ethics. (真面目で正直すぎる性格を表す。時に不器用さや融通の利かなさを伴うが、仕事などでは誠実な態度として評価されることも多い。)
- 素直な: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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