直接
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Adverb meaning directly or immediately. Can modify verbs (e.g., 『直接話す』 chokusetsu hanasu, 'to speak directly') or be used as a na-adjective with 『な』 (e.g., 『直接な方法』 chokusetsu na houhou, 'direct method').
Theme
Two friends, Yuta and User, are discussing job applications and the best ways to communicate with potential employers.
直接
ちょくせつ
direct / immediate / firsthand
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Think of 'direct' as 'chokusetsu' (直接 chokusetsu) — it sounds like 'choke set' straight to the point, no detours!
Cultural Note
In Japanese communication, 『直接』 (chokusetsu, 'direct') is valued in business and formal settings for clarity, but indirectness is often used in social situations to maintain harmony.
Forms
Base: 直接Adverb meaning directly or immediately. Can modify verbs (e.g., 『直接話す』 chokusetsu hanasu, 'to speak directly') or be used as a na-adjective with 『な』 (e.g., 『直接な方法』 chokusetsu na houhou, 'direct method').