直接（ちょくせつ、chokusetsu）
- direct

The Japanese word 直接 (ちょくせつ, chokusetsu) means "directly," "in person," "straight," or "immediately." It describes something that happens without intermediaries, delays, or detours. It implies a direct connection or involvement. It can also imply first-hand experience or direct contact. The word conveys a sense of immediacy and straightforwardness.

⚫︎直接会って話したいです。 Translation: I want to talk to you directly (in person). ⚫︎彼は直接その問題に関わった。 Translation: He was directly involved in that problem. ⚫︎このバスは目的地へ直接行きます。 Translation: This bus goes directly to the destination.

直接 is a versatile adverb that can be used in various situations. You can use it: ⚫︎ To describe a direct route or path (physically or metaphorically): "Go directly to the store." ⚫︎ To indicate personal involvement or contact: "I spoke to him directly." ⚫︎ To show a cause-and-effect relationship without intermediaries: "The fire was caused directly by the lightning." ⚫︎ To emphasize immediacy or something happening without delay: "He left directly after the meeting." It is typically placed before the verb or adjective it modifies, or it can be used at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis.

直接 is usually written in kanji and hiragana. ⚫︎ Kanji: 直接 ⚫︎ Hiragana: ちょくせつ There are no common variations in the okurigana for this word.

⚫︎ 直接的 (ちょくせつてき, chokusetsuteki): direct (adjectival form) ⚫︎ 直接的に (ちょくせつてきに, chokusetsutekini): directly (adverbial form) ⚫︎ 真っ直ぐ (まっすぐ, massugu): straight, directly ⚫︎ すぐに (sugu ni): immediately, right away ⚫︎ 自ら (みずから, mizukara): oneself, personally ⚫︎ 本人 (ほんにん, honnin): the person himself/herself ⚫︎ 直接的 (tekitaki), 直接的(chokusetuteki)

⚫︎ 間接的 (かんせつてき, kansetsuteki): indirect ⚫︎ 間接的に (かんせつてきに, kansetsutekini): indirectly ⚫︎ 遠回しに (とおまわしに, toomawashi ni): indirectly, roundaboutly ⚫︎ 迂回して (うかいして, ukai shite): via detour ⚫︎ 経由して (けいゆして, keiyu shite): via, by way of

彼は上司に直接、昇給を求めた。 ・Translation: He asked his boss directly for a raise. ・Explanation: This sentence illustrates a 直接 request, meaning the person didn't go through intermediaries like a colleague or HR.

その情報は、直接のソースから得られた。 ・Translation: That information was obtained from a direct source. ・Explanation: This sentence highlights that the information came from the original, unmediated source, highlighting the meaning of 直接.

直接 is a compound word. 直 (ちょく, choku) means "straight," "direct," or "honest." 接 (せつ, setsu) means "to connect," "to join," or "to meet." Together, 直接 literally means "straight connection" or "direct contact," accurately reflecting its meaning.