Meaning

Primary

Going Directly

Alternatives

Nonstop, Direct

Word Type

verbal noun, noun

Explanation

You proceed straight ahead to go somewhere because you're going directly there. You're making a nonstop, direct trip — no pitstops or detours.

直行 is commonly seen in transportation contexts, especially when talking about flights. It's also often used in business settings to describe traveling directly to a destination without making any stops, like visiting a client’s office straight from your home.

Reading

ちょっこう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word and uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. The ちょく of is shortened with a small , though, so make sure to take note of that.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 直行のリムジンバス

    direct airport shuttle bus

    直行のチャーターフライト

    direct charter flight

    直行のバス

    nonstop bus

Context Sentences

入り口に直行して下さい。

Please go straight to the entrance.

これは、ニューヨーク直行のフライトですよ。

This is a direct flight to New York.

後でトイレに直行した。

I went straight to the toilet afterwards.

Kanji Composition