🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

Directo

Pronunciation / Transliteration: di-rek-to

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sotchoku/sotʃoku/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2000 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"En las negociaciones, su sinceridad ayudó a aclarar rápidamente los malentendidos."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being direct and straightforward in communication or action.

    "In negotiations, her sotchoku helped to clarify misunderstandings quickly."
  2. 2

    A principle in Japanese culture emphasizing honesty and directness.

    "Sotchoku is often valued in Japanese business practices, fostering trust among partners."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'sotchoku' (即直) is derived from Japanese, where 'soku' means 'immediate' and 'choku' means 'direct'. This term has evolved in modern usage to refer to a straightforward or direct approach in various contexts.

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