直
Kanji · N2
直 / straightaway
Kanji for straightaway, honesty, or frankness.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | チョク、ジキ、ジカ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ただ.ちに、なお.す、-なお.す、なお.る、なお.き、す.ぐ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
直 carries the meaning straightaway, honesty, or frankness.
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Common compounds with 直
直接的ちょくせつてきdirect
硬直こうちょくstiffening / rigidity / rigor
直轄ちょっかつdirect control / direct supervision
直行ちょっこうgoing straight / going direct / going without stopping
仲直りなかなおりreconciliation / making up / making peace
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