“Upright” in Japanese
Short answer
Upright in Japanese is “物堅い” (monogatai). Full meaning: honest, upright, faithful, reliable.
Other ways to say “Upright” in Japanese
律儀
richigi upright, honest, faithful, conscientious, sincere
すっくと
sukkuto straight, upright, erect
鉛直
enchoku upright, vertical, perpendicular
正立
seiritsu upright
潔い
isagiyoi gracious (defeat, apology, etc.), graceful, honourable (e.g. death), noble, gallant, brave, manly, sportsmanlike; upright, righteous, honest, pure (heart), innocent
真っ直ぐ
massugu straight (ahead), direct, upright, erect; straightforward, honest, frank
すっくり
sukkuri straight, upright, erect; all, completely, thoroughly
清廉
seiren honest, upright, cleanhanded, unselfish
アップライト
appuraito upright
物がたい
monogatai honest, upright, faithful, reliable
もの堅い
monogatai honest, upright, faithful, reliable
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