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直
straight · direct · fix · correct
N3On: ちょく、じきKun: なお、すぐ
Memory Aid
Imagine an eye (目) looking directly through a vertical line (which resembles 十, the 'ten' kanji component, now representing the straight line). This emphasizes the idea of 'straightness' or 'directness'.
'Choku' sounds like 'choke'. If you're too 'direct' with your words, you might make someone 'choke' on their drink.
Vocabulary
直すなおすto fix, to correct
直るなおるto be fixed, to be cured
直接ちょくせつdirect, immediate
正直しょうじきhonest, upright
直後ちょくごimmediately after
Example Sentences
この壊れたおもちゃを直してください。
Please fix this broken toy.
風邪が直って、元気になりました。
My cold got better, and I became energetic.
先生に直接、質問があります。
I have a direct question for the teacher.
食事の直後に運動するのは避けましょう。
Let's avoid exercising immediately after a meal.