“Direct” or “Right away” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “直”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “直” means “Repair”, “At once” or “Be on (night) duty” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “直”
Jouyou Kanji “直” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 8 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | ちょく(choku) |
| じき(jiki) | |
| ち(chi) | |
| Kun-Yomi | ただ(ちに)(tada(chini)) |
| なお(す)(nao(su)) | |
| なお(る)(nao(ru)) | |
| じか(jika) | |
| ただ(tada) | |
| ひた(hita) | |
| すぐ(sugu) | |
| あたい(atai) | |
| Meanings | Straight, Honest, Right, Obedient, Gentle |
| Correct, Straighten, Repair, Reform, Restore | |
| Take charge of, Undertake, face | |
| Be on (night) duty, Keep watch | |
| Price, Value, Worth | |
| At once, Immediately, Right away | |
| Directly | |
| Earnestly, Eagerly |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “直”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 直参(じきさん-ji ki sa n) | Immediate follower (of the shogun) |
| 直々(じきじき-ji ki ji ki) | Directly, Personally |
| 直訴(じきそ-ji ki so) | Direct appeal |
| 直奏(じきそう-ji ki so u) | Direct report to the throne |
| 直談(じきだん-ji ki da n) | Personal account (of), Direct talks |
| 直伝(じきでん-ji ki de n) | Direct transmission (of mystery, skill, secret, etc), Initiation |
| 直披(じきひ-ji ki hi) | Personal, Confidential (letter) |
| 直話(じきわ-ji ki wa) | Account one heard from someone at first hand, Story one had direct from somebody |
| 直営(ちょくえい-cho ku e i) | Direct management, Direct undertaking |
| 直往(ちょくおう-cho ku o u) | Going unhesitatingly forward |
| 直音(ちょくおん-cho ku o n) | Single-kana sound |
| 直撃(ちょくげき-cho ku ge ki) | Direct hit, Direct stroke |
| 直言(ちょくげん-cho ku ge n) | Plain speaking, Straight talk, Speaking frankly |
| 直後(ちょくご-cho ku go) | Immediately following, Just after |
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