正直

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 正直, read しょうじき, denotes an honest or frank manner free from deception or concealment.
• Basic usage: It describes speaking frankly about a failure and the honest character of someone who dislikes lies.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Frank speech and honest character
  • The adverbial form modifies candid speech, while the attributive form describes a truthful person or attitude.