No. 4,109 in Korean
적나라하게
"Bluntly" or "plainly," often implying "explicitly" or "barefacedly."
In a sentence
그는 상황을 적나라하게 설명했다.
He explained the situation explicitly.
In this sentence, '적나라하게' conveys the notion of 'explicitly' or 'without concealment,' referring to the clear and detailed manner of the explanation.
그 사진은 사건의 실상을 적나라하게 보여줬다.
The photograph displayed the reality of the incident vividly.
Here, '적나라하게' means vividly or in an unembellished manner, emphasizing the raw and truthful depiction of the reality.
그 소설은 인간의 욕망을 적나라하게 드러냈다.
The novel exposed human desires in a straightforward manner.
In this example, '적나라하게' illustrates the unadorned and candid presentation of the theme, describing the way human desires are portrayed without gloss.
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