JLPT N1 Advanced
直球
A straight baseball pitch or a direct, blunt manner of speaking.
Readings
1 Noun
Fastball" (in baseball)
Refers to a straight baseball pitch thrown with speed, moving directly toward the batter without breaking or curving.
Example
あの ピッチャー の 直球 は とても 速い 。
That pitcher's fastball is very fast.
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2 Noun, Na-adjective (as 直球な)
Direct" / "Blunt
Describes a communication style that is straightforward and unvarnished, addressing the main point without hesitation or diplomacy.
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