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あからさま Japanese meaning | Kotomora
JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Meanings 1
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
plain ; frank ; candid ; open ; direct ; straightforward ; unabashed ; blatant ; flagrant
usually written using kana alone
Describes speech or behavior that is openly honest or direct, often without hiding negative aspects. Can range from positive frankness to negative blatancy.
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He openly expressed his dissatisfaction.
Written forms あからさま Usage 100%
Usually written in kana. The kanji forms 明白, 偸閑, and 白地 are rare ateji spellings.
アカラサマ Usage <1%
明白あからさま
ateji (phonetic kanji usage) rarely-used kanji form
Ateji spelling; rarely used. Can be confused with 明白 (めいはく).
偸閑あからさま
ateji (phonetic kanji usage) rarely-used kanji form
Ateji spelling; rarely used.
白地あからさま
ateji (phonetic kanji usage) rarely-used kanji form
Ateji spelling; rarely used. Can be confused with 白地 (しろじ).
Similar words 率そっ 直ちょく 率直 is more about honest and straightforward communication, usually positive. あからさま can imply a lack of tact or bluntness, sometimes negative.
露ろ 骨こつ 露骨 is more strongly negative, suggesting something is too direct or explicit in a crude or offensive way. あからさま can be neutral or mildly negative.
Etymology Derived from あから (akara, 'bright, clear') + さま (sama, 'state, appearance'). The kanji forms are ateji.
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