Meaning

Primary

Directly

Alternative

Direct

Word Type

な adjective

Explanation

直接 means "direct". Add to the mix and you have directly.

This is a relatively formal word, so you'll encounter other words like ダイレクト in more casual contexts.

Reading

ちょくせつてき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Will help if you know 直接 already.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 直接的な表現

    direct expression

    直接的な原因

    direct cause

    直接的な方法

    direct method

    直接的な被害者

    direct victim

Context Sentences

健康に直接的な影響は無いと見られています。

It is seen as having no direct influence on health.

直接的な知り合いではないんですけど、連絡先なら分かると思いますよ。

I don't have a direct connection with him, but I could probably get his contact information.

できれば、あまり直接的な表現は使わないようお願いします。

If possible, please try not to use overly direct language.

幸運なことに、私の家族はあの日本の大地震や大津波による直接的な被害は受けませんでした。

Fortunately, our family didn't take any direct damage from the huge earthquake or the tsunami in Japan.

Kanji Composition