素直（すなお）
JLPT N2 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: atamadaka (head-high) — first mora high, then falls
Meaning: honest / obedient
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 素直で | すなおで |
| ta-form (past) | 素直だった | すなおだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 素直ではない | すなおではない |
Example sentences
- 注意を素直に受け入れる。 — He accepts warnings obediently.
- 彼女は素直な性格で好かれる。 — She's well liked for her sweet, honest nature.
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