Japanese symbol for “frank”
率直
そっちょく
Romaji: sotchoku
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted
In Japanese, frank is 率直, read そっちょく (sotchoku).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-na, n frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
Written forms: 率直、卒直. Readings: そっちょく.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “frank”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 正直 | しょうじき shoujiki | honest; frank; candid |
| 端的 | たんてき tanteki | frank; direct; plain |
| 露骨 | ろこつ rokotsu | open; unconcealed; undisguised |
| フランク | フランク furanku | frank; candid |
| 素直 | すなお sunao | honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 効率 | こうりつ kouritsu | efficiency |
| 確率 | かくりつ kakuritsu | probability; likelihood; chances |
| 比率 | ひりつ hiritsu | ratio; proportion; percentage |
| 倍率 | ばいりつ bairitsu | magnification; leverage; amplification |
| 軽率 | けいそつ keisotsu | rash; thoughtless; careless |
| 直接 | ちょくせつ chokusetsu | direct; immediate; personal |
| 正直 | しょうじき shoujiki | honest; frank; candid |
| 直後 | ちょくご chokugo | immediately following |
See also: Chinese symbol for “frank”.
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