“Honestly” in Japanese
Short answer
Honestly in Japanese is “正直” (shoujiki). Full meaning: honest, frank, candid, straightforward; honestly, frankly.
Other ways to say “Honestly” in Japanese
誠にもって
makotonimotte in all sincerity, truthfully, honestly
正直言って
shoujikiitte to be honest, to be frank, honestly, if you want to know the truth
ショージキ
shoujiki honest, frank, candid, straightforward; honestly, frankly
しょうじき
shoujiki honest, frank, candid, straightforward; honestly, frankly
正面に
matomoni right (in front), directly, straight (in the face), head-on, full on; properly, normally; honestly, decently, seriously, fairly
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