N1
ぐちょく (guchoku)
愚直
earnest, honest and simple-minded, guileless, naive but sincere
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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。)
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "愚直"!
彼の_______な人柄は、周りの人から信頼されています。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「信頼される」という文脈には、「正直で真面目」な意味を持つ「愚直」が合います。
English: In the context of 'being trusted', 'guchoku' which means 'honest and sincere' fits.
English: In the context of 'being trusted', 'guchoku' which means 'honest and sincere' fits.
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