Meaning

Primary

Directly

Alternative

Direct

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

直接 is direct. Add to the mix and you have directly.

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

Context Sentences

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