直に
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Adverb form used to indicate immediacy or directness. It modifies verbs to express doing something without delay or directly, e.g., 『直に来てください』 (jikani kite kudasai, 'Please come immediately').
Theme
User and their coworker Mika are in the office discussing a project deadline. Mika is asking about the status of a report.
直に
じかに
immediately, readily, directly
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine you need to fix something 'directly' and 'immediately'—think of 'jikani' sounding like 'jiggle knee' as you jump up to act right away. 'Jiggle knee' → 『直に』 (jikani, 'immediately, directly').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『直に』 (jikani) is often used in formal or business contexts to emphasize prompt action or direct handling, such as in instructions or requests for immediate attention.
Forms
Base: 直にAdverb form used to indicate immediacy or directness. It modifies verbs to express doing something without delay or directly, e.g., 『直に来てください』 (jikani kite kudasai, 'Please come immediately').