JLPT N1 Advanced
ぶっきら棒
Blunt, curt, or brusque manner lacking politeness
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ぶっきらぼうな adjective form
ぶっきらぼうに adverb form
Na-adjective, Noun
"Blunt" / "Curt" / "Brusque"
Describes a rough, abrupt manner of speech or behavior that completely lacks affability or social warmth.
Example
彼 は ぶっきらぼう な 口調 で 「 知ら ない 」 と 答え た 。
He answered "I don't know" in a blunt tone of voice.
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