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How to say "unaffected" in Japanese

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  • 豪放ごうほうCommon
    na-adjective, nounCovers 'unaffected' in the sense of a bold, open, unpretentious personality: a largehearted, frank person whose manner is natural and unrestrained. Used when praising such hearty, easygoing character.
  • 素直すなおJLPT N2approx.Common
    na-adjective, nounCovers 'unaffected' as honest and without pretense: a meek, straightforward nature that responds genuinely and takes things at face value. Fits describing an ingenuous, unassuming person.

Use 豪放 for 'unaffected' describing a bold, open, unpretentious personality, and 素直 for 'unaffected' meaning honest, guileless, or straightforwardly accepting things without pretense.

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franknaivesimpleplain

JLPT vocabulary levels are community estimates, not official (no official lists have been published since the 2010 revision).

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