直線
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Noun meaning 'straight line'. Used in geometry, art, or descriptions, e.g., 『直線を引く』 (chokusen o hiku, 'to draw a straight line').
Theme
In a high school art class, User and their friend Ken are discussing drawing techniques for a project.
直線
ちょくせん
straight line
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Think of a 'direct' (直) 'line' (線) drawn with a ruler—no curves, just straight. 'Direct line' → 直線 (chokusen, 'straight line').
Cultural Note
In Japanese art and design, 『直線』 (chokusen, 'straight line') is valued for its simplicity and clarity, often seen in traditional architecture like 『障子』 (shoji, 'sliding doors') or modern graphic design.
Forms
Base: 直線Noun meaning 'straight line'. Used in geometry, art, or descriptions, e.g., 『直線を引く』 (chokusen o hiku, 'to draw a straight line').