JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
直 — straightaway
- Reading
- チョク・ジキ・ジカ・ただ.ちに・なお.す・\~なお.す・なお.る・なお.き・す.ぐ
- Meaning
- straightaway; honesty; frankness; fix; repair
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
直 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is チョク・ジキ・ジカ・ただ.ちに・なお.す・\~なお.す・なお.る・なお.き・す.ぐ and it means straightaway; honesty; frankness; fix; repair. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
直 appears in everyday japanese words such as 直 (earnestly), 率直 (frankness) and 直ぐ (immediately).
Japanese words containing 直
Frequently asked questions
What does 直 mean in Japanese?
直 means straightaway; honesty; frankness; fix; repair in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 直 read?
直 is read チョク・ジキ・ジカ・ただ.ちに・なお.す・\~なお.す・なお.る・なお.き・す.ぐ. Reading it inside real words — 直 and 率直 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 直 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 直 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 直 in a word?
A common word containing 直 is 直 (じき) — "earnestly". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 直 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 直 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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