Japanese Word · Intermediate
腹を割る
to be frank, to drop all pretense
Pronunciation: say 腹を割る
Meaning
to be frank, to drop all pretense
Example
腹を割って話そう。
Let's be frank.
Practice tips
- Practice 腹を割る out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.