This is the 5677th most frequent Japanese word.
ずばり
"ズバリ" means "precisely" or "decisively," often used to indicate hitting the mark or stating something directly.
Here, 'ずばり' emphasizes the directness and precision in how the core issue was addressed.
彼はずばり核心を突いた発言をした。
He directly addressed the core of the issue.
In this sentence, 'ずばり' is used to ask for an opinion without beating around the bush, indicating straightforwardness.
あなたの意見をずばり教えてください。
Please tell me your opinion directly and clearly.
'ずばり' here conveys a sense of making a straightforward and honest statement without hesitation.