“Candid” in Japanese
Short answer
フランク
furanku
Candid in Japanese is “フランク” (furanku). Full meaning: frank, candid; frunk, front trunk (e.g. of a car).
Other ways to say “Candid” in Japanese
ざっくばらん
zakkubaran frank, candid, outspoken, unreserved
率直
sotchoku frank, candid, straightforward, openhearted, direct, outspoken
諤々
gakugaku outspoken, frank, candid
正直
shoujiki honest, frank, candid, straightforward; honestly, frankly
サバサバ
sabasaba relieved, refreshed; frank, candid, easy-going, laid-back
ブランク
buranku frank, candid; frunk, front trunk (e.g. of a car)
プランク
puranku frank, candid; frunk, front trunk (e.g. of a car)
淡白
tanpaku light (flavor, color, etc.), simple, plain; frank, candid, easygoing, unselfish, indifferent (to), not particular (about)
ザックバラン
zakkubaran frank, candid, outspoken, unreserved
忌憚のない
kitannonai unrestrained, unreserved, candid, frank
あきらさま
akirasama plain, frank, candid, open
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