直 kanji: meaning “straightaway”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N38 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- straightaway
- On'yomi
- チョク、ジキ、ジカ
- Kun'yomi
- ただ・ちに、なお・す、なお・る、なお・き
Picture story to remember 直
Ten (十) eyes (目) all fixed on the same spot, so you walk there straightaway.
How to write 直: stroke order
直 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 直
- 直接ちょくせつdirect
- 直すなおすto fix
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