to admit something honestly
正直に何かを認める (shoujiki ni nanika wo mitomeru)
"Truth be told, I don’t really like this movie."
"正直に言うと、この映画はあまり好きじゃない。" (shoujiki ni iu to, kono eiga wa amari suki janai)
to make someone very happy
Immediately; without hesitation.
to change your opinion or the way you feel about something
to release strong emotions or energy
to think in an unconventional or creative way
to make a bad situation even worse