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ずけずけ

zuke-zuke

Speaking bluntly and rudely

Saying things directly without any tact or consideration for others' feelings. Often perceived as rude or insensitive in Japanese culture.

💡A brutally honest coworker — 'He always says things zuke-zuke without thinking.'

Example

彼はずけずけとものを言う。

He speaks zuke-zuke without any filter.

Quiz yourself

She ___ told him his presentation was terrible.

彼女は彼のプレゼンがひどいと○○と言った。

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