“Direct” in Japanese
Short answer
Direct in Japanese is “真っ直ぐ” (massugu). Full meaning: straight (ahead), direct, upright, erect; straightforward, honest, frank.
Other ways to say “Direct” in Japanese
直接
chokusetsu direct, immediate, personal, firsthand
直截
chokusetsu direct, frank, straightforward, plain; decisive, prompt
ダイレクト
dairekuto direct
端的
tanteki frank, direct, plain, straightforward, point-blank, concise
直接的
chokusetsuteki direct
直球
chokkyuu straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question), blunt
直せつ
chokusetsu direct, immediate, personal, firsthand
まっすぐ
massugu straight (ahead), direct, upright, erect; straightforward, honest, frank
マッスグ
massugu straight (ahead), direct, upright, erect; straightforward, honest, frank
ちょくせつ
chokusetsu direct, immediate, personal, firsthand
ちょくさい
chokusai direct, frank, straightforward, plain; decisive, prompt
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