ずばり
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Base adverb form. Used to express speaking or acting in a direct, straightforward manner without holding back. Example: 『ずばり言う』 (zubari iu, 'to say frankly').
Theme

During a coffee break, User and their coworker Aiko chat about giving feedback on a recent project presentation.

ずばり

ずばり

decisively, unreservedly, frankly

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Memory Hook

Imagine a superhero named 'Zubari' who always speaks frankly and decisively, cutting through confusion with a 'zap' sound. 'Zubari' → ずばり (zubari, 'decisively, frankly').

Cultural Note

In Japanese media, 『ずばり』 (zubari) is often used by hosts or interviewers to ask direct questions, such as in talk shows or news programs, to get straight to the point without hesitation.

Forms

Base: ずばりBase adverb form. Used to express speaking or acting in a direct, straightforward manner without holding back. Example: 『ずばり言う』 (zubari iu, 'to say frankly').