Translation

率直な / 正直な / 隠し立てしない

Meaning

Candid means honest, direct, and not hiding uncomfortable facts. It often introduces a frank opinion or admission. It is not the same as rude; a candid comment can still be respectful.

Examples

• 率直に言えば、その計画にはまだ大きな欠点があります。
  To be candid, the plan still has serious flaws.
• 彼女は自分の失敗について正直な説明をした。
  She gave a candid account of her mistakes.