noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
straight talk; plain speaking; speaking frankly
Used for direct, honest speech without sugarcoating. Often implies courage or bluntness. Can be used as a noun or with する.
彼は上司に直言した。
He spoke frankly to his boss.
直言を恐れずに意見を述べる。
I state my opinion without fear of speaking plainly.