はっきり言いう
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, う)
1. to speak distinctly; to speak clearly
If you don't speak a little more clearly, I can't hear you.
2. to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
To put it bluntly, it's probably impossible.
Kanji used
say
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Composed of
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
Examples (11 in total)
To be frank, you'd better give it up.
To put it bluntly, I am anxious.
Express your ideas clearly.
Please speak as clearly as you can.
He didn't specify when he would return.
If you don't speak a little more clearly, I can't hear you.
She had the courage to say it.
On the phone, I make a point of saying my name clearly.
Frankly speaking, I don't like him.
I'll be blunt: do you have any prospect of paying it back?
Jenny spoke clearly, pausing between each word.