used to introduce an honest or surprising opinion
正直に言うと、驚くような意見を述べるときに使う (shojiki ni iu to, odoroku yona iken o noberu toki ni tsukau)
"To tell you the truth, I didn’t enjoy the party."
"正直に言うと、パーティーはあまり楽しくなかったです。" (shojiki ni iu to, pati wa amari tanoshikunakatta desu)
to accept something unpleasant and continue
to remember or consider something
to be the first to do something innovative
a gentle outward appearance hiding strong control
someone who is very similar to their parent
to rely on someone or something
