honestly

正直なところ、本当に

本音を述べたり、言ったことが本気だと強調したりするときに使う。

やさしい英語で： Used to show that you really mean what you are saying or to give your true opinion.

• Honestly, I liked it.
• I honestly think you should take the job.
• Quite honestly, I expected a better result.

類義語： frankly, really

よく使う表現： honestly think, honestly believe, quite honestly

正直に、誠実に

うそやごまかしをせず、事実を隠さずに。

やさしい英語で： In a way that tells the truth and does not cheat or hide facts.

• Please answer honestly.
• She spoke honestly about her mistakes.
• He earned his money honestly.

類義語： truthfully, sincerely

反対語： dishonestly

よく使う表現： answer honestly, speak honestly, honestly earned

まったく、本当にもう

誰かのしたことに、いら立ちや不満を表すときに使う。

やさしい英語で： Used when you feel annoyed or upset by what someone has done.

• Honestly! What a mess!
• Oh, honestly! You have forgotten your keys again!
• Honestly! Can you stop shouting for a minute?

類義語： really

よく使う表現： honestly now, oh honestly