素直
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Base na-adjective form. Describes a person who is compliant, gentle, or easily guided. Used with 『な』 (na) before nouns.
Theme
User and their coworker Aiko are discussing personality traits during a coffee break at work. Aiko mentions her younger sister's behavior.
素直
すなお
obedient, meek, docile
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Think of a 'sunao' (素直) child who is so obedient and meek, they always say 'yes' and follow rules without a fuss. 'Sunao' sounds like 'soon now' — they obey soon, right now!
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『素直』 (sunao, 'obedient, meek') is a valued trait, especially in children and students, as it reflects humility and willingness to learn. It's often praised in educational and family settings.
Forms
Base: 素直Base na-adjective form. Describes a person who is compliant, gentle, or easily guided. Used with 『な』 (na) before nouns.
Negative: 素直じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, negative) → 『素直じゃない』 (sunao janai).
Past: 素直だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) → 『素直だった』 (sunao datta).
Adverbial: 素直にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) → 『素直に』 (sunao ni).
Comparative: より素直Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番素直Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.