What does the JLPT N3 word "しょうじき" mean?

The N3 word "しょうじき" (しょうじき (shōjiki)) means "honest, honesty; frankly, to be honest". It is an essential vocabulary item for the JLPT exam.

Can you give an example sentence for "しょうじき"?

Yes, a common example is: "正直な気持ちを話してください。" which translates to "Please tell me your honest feelings.".

しょうじき (shōjiki)

しょうじき

💡 Nuance & Usage: Can be a な-adjective (honest) or an adverb (frankly). Expresses truthfulness and sincerity. (漢字: 正直)

正直な気持ちを話してください。

Please tell me your honest feelings.

Test your understanding of "しょうじき"!

彼はとても_______な人で、嘘をつきません。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

日本語: 「嘘をつかない」ということは、「正直」であることと一致します。
English: Not telling lies is consistent with being 'honest' (正直).

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