Japanese

ちょくせつ
Meaning: direct; firsthand; directly
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

直
接

Example sentences

Please ask the person directly for more details.
牛乳を瓶から直接飲む。
Drink milk directly from the bottle.
この薬は神経に直接作用します。
This medicine acts directly on the nerves.
彼とは何度か会ったことがあるが、直接の面識はない。
I've met him a few times, but we don't have a direct acquaintance.
詳細は担当者に直接お問い合わせください。
Please contact the person in charge directly for details.
この薬を口内の患部に直接塗ってください。
Please apply this medicine directly to the affected area inside the mouth.
その商品は問屋から直接仕入れた。
That product was sourced directly from the wholesaler.
農家から直接買った玄米を精米した。
I polished the brown rice I bought directly from the farmer.

Usage Notes

Indicates no intermediate agents or steps.

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