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Adverb meaning 'immediately', 'soon', or 'shortly'. Often used to describe actions happening without delay, as in 『直に来る』 (jiki ni kuru, 'will come soon').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are at a café discussing plans for a movie night. Ken is checking the schedule and wants to know when to meet.
直
じき
immediately / soon / shortly
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Memory Hook
Think of '直' (jiki) as 'just in time' — it sounds like 'jiki' which reminds you of 'quickly' or 'immediately'. Imagine a clock ticking 'jiki-jiki' for soon.
Cultural Note
『直』 (jiki) is often used in formal or business contexts to indicate promptness, such as in phrases like 『直ちに』 (tadachi ni, 'immediately') for urgent actions, reflecting Japanese values of efficiency and punctuality.
Forms
Base: 直Adverb meaning 'immediately', 'soon', or 'shortly'. Often used to describe actions happening without delay, as in 『直に来る』 (jiki ni kuru, 'will come soon').