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直なおれ

なおれ · naore

verb

As you were!

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How it’s used

Casual command used in martial arts or group training to tell people to return to a relaxed standing position.

Commonly confused with 'naoru' (to heal/recover); 'naore' is the imperative form of 'naoru' but used only in this command context.

Example sentences

As you were! At ease!

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What does 直れ mean?

As you were!.

How do you pronounce 直れ?

なおれ (naore). Press Listen above to hear it.

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As you were!