Vocabulary

What does 素直 (すなお, sunao) mean?

素直 (すなお, sunao) means obedient; honest, straightforward.

Quick facts
Reading	すなお
Romaji	sunao
Part of speech	na-adjective, noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N2

素直すなお

N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsunao

obedient; honest, straightforward

1na-adjective · noun obedient; meek; docile
2na-adjective · noun honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
3na-adjective · noun straight (e.g. hair)
4na-adjective · noun without peculiarity; without mannerisms; standard

Example sentences

あの子(こ)はとても素直(すなお)でかわいい。
That child is very obedient and cute.
彼(かれ)は素直(すなお)に自分(じぶん)の間違(まちが)いを認(みと)めた。
He honestly admitted his mistake.

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