“Outspoken” in Japanese
Short answer
Outspoken in Japanese is “諤々” (gakugaku). Full meaning: outspoken, frank, candid.
Other ways to say “Outspoken” in Japanese
侃侃諤諤
kankangakugaku outspoken, arguing (heatedly) what one believes in, insisting on something without restraint
歯に衣着せぬ
hanikinukisenu outspoken, forthright, frank, direct
歯に衣を着せぬ
hanikinuwokisenu outspoken, forthright, frank, direct
明け透け
akesuke open, frank, outspoken, unreserved, straightforward, honest
ざっくばらん
zakkubaran frank, candid, outspoken, unreserved
無遠慮
buenryo rude, outspoken, presumptuous, cheeky
諤諤
gakugaku outspoken, frank, candid
開け放し
akehanashi leaving open, leaving ajar; outspoken, frank
開けっぱなし
akeppanashi leaving open, leaving ajar; outspoken, frank
ザックバラン
zakkubaran frank, candid, outspoken, unreserved
率直
sotchoku frank, candid, straightforward, openhearted, direct, outspoken
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