VocabJLPT N1
open
な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. open
  2. 2. unconcealed
  3. 3. broad
This adjective/noun describes something done in a blatant, undisguised, or shameless way. It is used when someone expresses something too openly or bluntly, without trying to hide their true intentions or feelings.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Being too transparent about the intent behind a price change will invite backlash.

Sentence 2

My friend flat-out rejected me — "that's not happening"!

Sentence 3

I was bluntly told, "That's a violation of policy."

Sentence 4

Please don't spell out the weaknesses so openly in the proposal.

Sentence 5

The desires buried deep in your heart can show up blatantly in dreams.