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').