素直 (すなお): meaning and examples
Key takeaways
素直 (すなお) means obedient / gentle / honest.
See example sentences below.
Japanese word 素直: obedient / gentle / honest. Meanings and example sentences.
素直 (すなお) means obedient / gentle / honest.
See example sentences below.
obedient / gentle / honest
彼はとても素直な性格です。
Translation
He has a very obedient personality.
子どもが素直に話を聞いた。
Translation
The child listened honestly.
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