正直に言う

to be honest

→ 正直だ

phrase Uncommon #11,081

to be honest Often used before a statement as 正直に言うと, meaning “to be honest” or “honestly.” It can also be used in commands, such as 正直に言え, meaning “tell me the truth.”

JA: 正直に言うと、その映画はあまり面白くなかった。

EN: To be honest, that movie wasn't very interesting.

正直に言うの言いなさい！

Tell me honestly!

— 箪笥＜たんす＞ (2003)

正直に言うわね

I'll be honest with you.

— Hoje Eu Quero Voltar Sozinho (2014)

正直に言う昨日カレブを森に連れて行った

To be honest, I took Caleb to the forest yesterday.

— ウィッチ (2016)

そういう正直な答えを―ラジオで言う人は少ないから何でも正直に言うよ

Not many people give such honest answers on the radio, so I’ll be honest about everything.

— ラブ・アクチュアリー (2003)

正直に言うよ

I'll be honest with you.

— 動くな、死ね、甦れ！ (1990)

正直に言うんだ

Be honest.

— オープン・ユア・アイズ (1997)