まっすぐ
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Base adverb form. Used to describe moving in a straight line or a direct manner without deviation. Example: 『まっすぐ行ってください』 (massugu itte kudasai, 'Please go straight ahead').
Theme
User is lost in a shopping district and asks a local resident, Mika, for directions to the station.
まっすぐ
まっすぐ
straight (ahead) / direct
Locations & NavigationDirections & Places
Memory Hook
Imagine a straight road ahead. You point and say, 'Go straight!' — it sounds like 'mass-go' → 『まっすぐ』 (massugu, 'straight ahead').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『まっすぐ』 (massugu) is commonly used in directions, such as when asking for or giving instructions on streets or in buildings. It's a polite and clear way to indicate a direct path without turns.
Forms
Base: まっすぐBase adverb form. Used to describe moving in a straight line or a direct manner without deviation. Example: 『まっすぐ行ってください』 (massugu itte kudasai, 'Please go straight ahead').